A creamy and gently spiced custard pie flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for Christmas Eve or cozy winter nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
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3 large eggs
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1 ½ cups whole milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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⅔ cup granulated sugar
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1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: freshly grated nutmeg, for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pie dough, place in 9-inch pie dish, and crimp edges.
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Chill for 30 minutes. Then line crust with parchment and pie weights. Bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 5–7 minutes more. Cool slightly.
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Warm milk and cream in a saucepan until just hot.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar. Slowly pour in warm milk while whisking.
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Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Strain the custard through a sieve.
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Pour into pie crust. Lower oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Bake 40–50 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
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Cool 1 hour, then chill 3+ hours. Serve cold or room temp. Optional: top with whipped cream or cinnamon.