Description
This Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Creamy Custard Pie is the ultimate cozy dessert for your holiday table. With a silky vanilla custard nestled in a golden flaky crust and finished with a dusting of festive cinnamon, it’s the kind of simple yet show-stopping pie everyone will remember. Perfect for family gatherings or a quiet Christmas night, this sweet treat is easy to make and even easier to love. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert, holiday baking idea, or a festive pie recipe, this creamy custard delivers a nostalgic charm with every bite. Try this for your Christmas dinner ideas, easy desserts, or winter party food.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
3 large eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus more for topping)
1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
1 cup whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Blind bake the pie crust until lightly golden, then let it cool.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Slowly add milk while whisking until smooth and heated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Temper them by adding 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture while whisking, then return to the saucepan.
4. Continue cooking over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter until smooth.
6. Pour the custard into the baked pie crust and smooth the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
7. Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
8. Top with whipped cream and extra cinnamon before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use a high-quality vanilla extract for best flavor.
Be sure to whisk constantly to avoid lumps or scrambled eggs in the custard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop + Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: holiday dessert, custard pie, creamy vanilla pie, cinnamon pie, Christmas recipes