Description
This Christmas Eve Custard Pie with Cinnamon & Vanilla is a creamy, old-fashioned dessert that feels perfect for the holiday table. With a buttery crust, silky custard filling, and warm cinnamon on top, it is an easy recipe for festive dessert lovers who want classic food ideas, simple holiday baking, and comforting make-ahead dessert ideas.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping
whipped cream for serving, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and salt until smooth.
3. Slowly pour in the whole milk and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
4. Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture if desired.
5. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
6. Sprinkle the top evenly with ground cinnamon.
7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
8. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Chill for at least 3 hours before slicing.
10. Serve cold or slightly cool with whipped cream and an extra dusting of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for a smoother custard filling.
Do not overbake the pie, because the center will continue to set as it cools.
Chilling the pie overnight gives the cleanest slices and best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 115mg