Description
Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie is a silky, creamy, and gently spiced holiday dessert with a flaky crust that makes Christmas Eve feel extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pie crust into a pie dish and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm milk until steaming but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture to temper.
- Pour the custard mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake 45–50 minutes until the center is just set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Tip: Use a fully thawed crust if using frozen, and weigh the crust with pie weights or dry beans to prevent shrinking.
- The custard can be baked a day ahead and kept refrigerated; slice just before serving for clean cuts.
- Optional nutmeg adds warm spice; omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie, cinnamon custard pie, vanilla custard pie, holiday dessert, pie recipe