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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie

A festive and delicious custard pie infused with cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water
  • a pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional for a slightly sweet crust
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt (and sugar if using). Add in the cold unsalted butter cubes and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together without being sticky.
  2. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface until it's about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer it to a pie dish and trim any excess edges.
  4. Blind bake the crust by placing parchment paper over it and filling it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together three large eggs and granulated sugar until smooth. Then gently stir in heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  6. Remove your crust from the oven and carefully pour in the filling mixture. Return it to the oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Let your custard pie cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours (or overnight if you can wait!). Serve chilled topped with whipped cream or an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

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