Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Christmas with this Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie. A perfect dessert for the holiday season, this pie combines a buttery crust with a luscious custard filling infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- All-purpose flour – 1 1/4 cups
- Cold unsalted butter – 1/2 cup (cut into small cubes)
- Ice water – 2-3 tablespoons
- Salt – A pinch
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar (if you prefer a slightly sweet crust)
For the Custard Filling
- Large eggs – 3
- Granulated sugar – 1/2 cup
- Heavy cream – 1 1/4 cups
- Pure vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – A pinch
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Ice Water: Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together.
- Chill the Dough: Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Roll Out the Dough: Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Carefully transfer it to the dish, trim the edges, and crimp them as desired.
- Blind Bake the Crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment paper, fill it with pie weights or dried beans, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove the weights and bake for another 5 minutes. Let the crust cool.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Christmas, Custard Pie, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Holiday Dessert
