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Christmas Pie

A delightful holiday dessert combining rich molasses and warm spices, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 pie crust 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
  • 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup 1 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
  • Whipped cream (for serving)
  • Cookie crumbs (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together molasses, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the filling is set.
  2. Allow the pie to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Serve slices with whipped cream and sprinkle with cookie crumbs.

Notes

For enhanced spice flavors, consider toasting the spices before use. Allow the pie to rest in the fridge before rolling for a flaky crust. Store leftovers in the refrigerator to meld flavors.