Description
A warm and comforting custard pie featuring the cozy blend of cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick, steeped)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, scraped)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp orange zest for holiday flair
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Line it with parchment paper, fill with baking weights, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove the weights and parchment, baking for an additional 5 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cooling slightly.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk and heavy cream together with the ground cinnamon over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. If you’re using a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean, steep for about 10 minutes before removing.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pale.
- Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to avoid curdling.
- For an extra velvety texture, strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into the pie shell.
- Reduce your oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and carefully pour the custard into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the edges are firm, but the center gently jiggles.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Allowing the pie to cool properly ensures the custard sets without becoming too soft or runny. Watch for doneness; the center should slightly jiggle when you take it out for creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 185mg