Description
A smooth, silky custard pie infused with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla, baked to perfection in a flaky, buttery crust an elegant and nostalgic dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch pie dish with the unbaked crust and crimp edges; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until smooth and pale.
3. Gradually add milk, cream, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; whisk until combined.
4. Pour the custard mixture into the prepared crust.
5. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
6. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
7. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature, dusted with cinnamon or topped with whipped cream.
Notes
Avoid overbaking to keep the custard creamy.
For a festive touch, add a splash of rum or bourbon.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: cinnamon vanilla custard pie, creamy custard pie, classic dessert, cinnamon pie, holiday dessert