Description
A sweet and tart Cranberry Custard Pie that evokes the warmth of family gatherings and creates lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pie Crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Fresh Cranberries (or thawed frozen cranberries)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg or Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Blind bake the crust for about 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together eggs, sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Fold in the cranberries, ensuring they’re evenly coated with the custard mixture.
- Pour the custard mixture into the pre-baked pie crust, leaving a little space at the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for about an hour before transferring to the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with whipped cream or powdered sugar.
Notes
Cranberries offer health benefits like high vitamin C and antioxidants. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cranberry Custard Pie, Holiday Dessert, Family Recipe, American Pie, Festive Baking