Description
A silky, comforting custard pie infused with cinnamon and vanilla creamy inside with a golden, gently spiced top. The perfect nostalgic dessert for Christmas Eve.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Pinch of salt
Ground cinnamon and sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth and light.
3. Add milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; whisk until fully combined.
4. Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.
5. Lightly dust the top with a little cinnamon and sugar.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
8. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
9. Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, use a vanilla bean pod instead of extract — simmer it in the milk, then scrape the seeds into the custard.
This pie can be made a day ahead; store covered in the fridge.
Perfect served slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: custard pie, cinnamon vanilla pie, Christmas dessert, holiday custard, creamy baked pie