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Cranberry Custard Pie

A delightful pie combining tart cranberries and sweet custard, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 each refrigerated pie crust or a deep 9-in pie shell (store-bought or homemade)
For the filling
  • 4 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp orange zest (from approx. 2 oranges)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. On a floured surface, roll out the refrigerated pie dough into a delicate 12-inch circle.
  3. Transfer the dough into a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan, trim any excess, and flute the edges.
  4. Line the pie crust with parchment and fill it with pie weights; bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for an additional 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries and orange juice; simmer for 4-5 minutes until the berries burst.
  2. Puree and strain to yield 2 cups of liquid.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, warm cranberry mixture, and orange zest until thick and unified.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust, and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the custard is almost set.
  2. Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set fully.
Serving
  1. Garnish the pie with whipped cream, fresh cranberries, or other seasonal decorations before serving.

Notes

Ensure your egg yolks are at room temperature for a smoother custard. For best results, allow the pie to set overnight.