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Cinnamon Vanilla Custard Pie Recipe

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This Cinnamon Vanilla Custard Pie is a luscious dessert featuring a smooth, spiced custard filling baked to perfection in a flaky pie crust. Infused with warm cinnamon and fragrant vanilla, it offers a comforting balance of sweetness and spice, ideal for any occasion or holiday treat.

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
  • Optional: 1 tsp orange zest for holiday flair

Instructions

  1. Pre-bake the Crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with baking weights or dried beans to prevent bubbling. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment paper and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare Custard Base: In a saucepan, gently heat the whole milk and heavy cream together with cinnamon and vanilla until the mixture is steaming but not boiling. If using a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean, steep it in the warm milk mixture for 10 minutes, then remove it to infuse flavor thoroughly.
  3. Whisk Eggs & Sugar: In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow in color, ensuring the sugar is well dissolved.
  4. Temper & Combine: Slowly pour the hot milk and cream mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously to temper the eggs, preventing them from curdling. For an ultra-smooth custard, strain the combined mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
  5. Fill & Bake: Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Pour the custard filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Bake the pie for 35 to 40 minutes until the edges of the custard are set but the center still jiggles slightly when gently shaken—this ensures a creamy texture.
  6. Cool & Chill: Allow the pie to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to fully set before slicing and serving. This chilling step improves the texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality vanilla and cinnamon for the best flavor.
  • If using cinnamon sticks or vanilla beans, steep to infuse a richer taste.
  • To add a festive twist, incorporate ground nutmeg or orange zest into the custard.
  • Ensure not to overbake; the center should retain a slight jiggle to remain creamy.
  • Serving chilled enhances the custard’s texture and flavor balance.

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