Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie: An Indulgent Treat
This indulgent pie combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla for a festive dessert that is perfect for Christmas Eve celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the heavy cream while whisking until everything is well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let it cool before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with additional cinnamon.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of bourbon to the custard mixture.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Christmas, pie, dessert, custard, cinnamon, vanilla