Description
This Cranberry Custard Pie combines tangy cranberries with a smooth, creamy custard filling baked inside a flaky pie crust. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any cozy dessert craving, it features a delicate balance of sweet and tart flavors accented by cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping (Optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust into a pie dish, trimming any excess dough and crimping the edges to create a decorative border.
- Add Cranberries: Evenly spread 2 cups of fresh or frozen cranberries over the bottom of the prepared pie crust. There is no need to thaw frozen cranberries before placing them in the crust.
- Mix Custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Custard Over Cranberries: Carefully pour the custard mixture over the cranberries in the pie crust, ensuring the cranberries are evenly covered.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the custard is set (it should be slightly jiggly but not liquid) and the crust turns golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, optionally dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving. The pie can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature and pairs wonderfully with whipped cream.
Notes
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before baking; they bake perfectly as is.
- This pie tastes great served chilled or at room temperature.
- Consider topping with a dollop of whipped cream for extra richness and texture contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
