Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie • Cozy Christmas Eve Dessert
This Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie features a silky, creamy filling infused with warm cinnamon and fragrant vanilla, nestled in a buttery pie crust. A comforting and elegant holiday dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: ~4 hours
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
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1½ cups whole milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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3 large eggs + 2 yolks
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: cinnamon sugar, whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Blind bake crust for 10–12 minutes. Let cool.
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In saucepan, heat milk and cream until steaming. Remove from heat.
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In bowl, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
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Slowly whisk warm milk into egg mixture. Strain if desired.
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Reduce oven to 325°F. Pour filling into crust.
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Bake 35–45 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
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Cool 1 hour, then chill at least 3 hours before serving.
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Garnish and serve chilled or lightly warmed.
Notes
Chilling helps the custard firm for clean slices. Straining gives a silkier texture. Can be made a day ahead.