Description
This Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie is a perfect holiday dessert, featuring a rich, velvety custard filling infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors. With a buttery pie crust and a delightful creamy texture, this pie will be a festive addition to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens.
- Pour the thickened custard into the pie crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set and slightly golden on top.
- Let the pie cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, top the pie with whipped cream or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon before serving.
- This pie can be made a day ahead and chilled in the refrigerator for a cooler, firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes