Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie
A silky, cinnamon-kissed vanilla custard pie perfect for cozy Christmas Eve gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
-
1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
-
2 cups whole milk
-
3 large eggs
-
½ cup granulated sugar
-
1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
-
1 tsp ground cinnamon
-
⅛ tsp salt
-
Optional: pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch dish and chill.
-
Blind bake crust: line with parchment, add weights, and bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 5 more minutes.
-
Heat milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
-
In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and optional nutmeg.
-
Slowly whisk warm milk into egg mixture. Strain for smooth texture.
-
Pour into crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until center is just set.
-
Cool completely on a rack. Refrigerate 2–4 hours or overnight.
-
Optional: sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before serving.
Notes
-
For dairy-free: use oat or almond milk and dairy-free crust.
-
Add cardamom or nutmeg for variation.
-
Store refrigerated up to 3 days.