Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie Recipe
A creamy and aromatic Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie featuring a tender pre-baked crust filled with a rich custard infused with warm cinnamon and pure vanilla, perfect as a comforting dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Custard Filling
- 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
- Pre-bake the Crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with baking weights to prevent shrinking. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment and bake for an additional 5 minutes until lightly golden. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Prepare Custard Base: In a saucepan, gently heat the whole milk and heavy cream with cinnamon and vanilla until steaming but not boiling. If using a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean, steep them in the warm milk mixture for 10 minutes before removing.
- Whisk Eggs & Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt together until smooth and pale in color.
- Temper & Combine: Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling. For a silky smooth custard, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Fill & Bake: Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Pour the custard filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly when shaken.
- Cool & Chill: Allow the pie to cool at room temperature before refrigerating it for at least 2 hours to fully set. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Using a cinnamon stick and vanilla bean provides a more intense, natural flavor, but ground cinnamon and vanilla extract work perfectly well.
- If you want to add a festive touch, mix in ¼ tsp ground nutmeg and 1 tsp orange zest to the custard.
- Make sure not to boil the milk and cream mixture to avoid curdling the eggs during tempering.
- Letting the pie chill thoroughly enhances the custard’s texture and flavor.
Keywords: custard pie, cinnamon vanilla pie, creamy pie, baked custard, holiday dessert
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