- Ingredients
- For the Pie Crust Homemade or Store-Bought:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust homemade or high-quality store-bought
- 1 egg white optional – for brushing to prevent soggy crust
- For the Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Filling:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean scraped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional but wonderful
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon melted butter adds silkiness
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping Optional but magical:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- A light dusting of powdered sugar before serving optional
🔧 Required Kitchen Tools
To ensure your Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie – Creamy Holiday Dessert Magic turns out creamy, smooth, and perfectly baked, here’s what you will need:
1 medium saucepan
Whisk
Mixing bowls
Fine mesh strainer (optional but recommended for ultra-smooth custard)
9-inch pie dish
Oven
Pastry brush (for egg white)
Cooling rack
