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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie

A delightful custard pie infused with cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes) Ensure the butter is very cold for flakiness.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Ice water Add gradually until dough holds together.
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar (optional, for a sweet crust) Add if preferred.
For the Custard Filling
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy cream Warm gently before mixing.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt

Method
 

Preparation of Pie Crust
  1. In a bowl, combine flour, a pinch of salt, and sugar if desired.
  2. Add cold butter and knead until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Incorporate ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
  4. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Preparation of Custard Filling
  1. Whisk the eggs and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and frothy.
  2. Warm the heavy cream gently and mix in vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Gradually blend the cream into the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
Assemble and Bake the Pie
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the chilled dough and place it into a 9-inch pie pan.
  3. Pour the custard filling into the crust, leaving a small rim.
  4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Allow the pie to cool completely.
  2. Dust with cinnamon and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

For an extra flakiness, keep the butter cold and handle the dough minimally. Let the pie cool completely before cutting.