Description
A delightful Cranberry Custard Pie featuring tart cranberries balanced with a rich, creamy custard, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
- Ice water, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine 1 ½ cups of flour with ½ cup of unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Use a pastry cutter or fork until resembling coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms. Roll it out and place it in a pie dish, trimming any excess.
- Whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth.
- Fold in 2 cups of fresh cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cranberry mixture into the prepared crust, ensuring it’s evenly spread.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for about 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, sauté cranberries briefly before adding them to the filling. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pie, Custard Pie, Thanksgiving Dessert, Family Recipe, Southern Pie