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Cinnamon Vanilla Custard Pie
A luscious dessert featuring a buttery crust and velvety custard filling spiced with fragrant cinnamon and aromatic vanilla.
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Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
8
servings
Calories
320
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
For the Pie Crust
1
piece
pie crust
Store-bought or homemade
For the Custard Filling
2
cups
milk
Use whole milk for best results
1
cup
heavy cream
Can substitute half with milk for a lighter version
3/4
cup
sugar
Granulated sugar or coconut sugar
4
large
egg yolks
Fresh for best flavor
3
tablespoons
cornstarch
For thickening the custard
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
Pure vanilla recommended
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
Adjust to taste
1/4
teaspoon
salt
Balances the sweetness
1
tablespoon
butter
For richness
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place your pie crust in a pie dish and bake according to the package instructions until golden brown.
In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until warm, but not boiling.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and well combined.
Pour the custard into the baked pie crust.
Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
Calories:
320
kcal
Carbohydrates:
35
g
Protein:
4
g
Fat:
18
g
Saturated Fat:
10
g
Sodium:
150
mg
Sugar:
22
g
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