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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie

A rich and velvety custard pie infused with cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Holiday
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)
  • 2-3 tablespoons Ice water
  • A pinch Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar (optional for a slightly sweet crust)
For the Custard Filling
  • 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
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and a pinch of salt. If desired, add optional sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Custard Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until combined.
Assemble and Bake the Pie
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled pie crust on a floured surface and transfer it to a pie dish. Trim excess crust and crimp the edges if desired.
  2. Pour the creamy custard filling into the crust, filling it to just below the edge.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set but still has a gentle jiggle.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Once cooled, sprinkle extra cinnamon on top. Slice into wedges and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Ensure your ingredients are cold for the flakiest crust. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for a twist. For extra richness, replace some cream with crème fraîche. Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or foil and store in the refrigerator for about 3 days.