Description
Cranberry custard pie brings together tart berries and silky smooth custard in a classic dessert that’ll warm your heart. Serve this gorgeous pie chilled and watch your family and friends dig into a slice of pure comfort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even heat distribution.
- Tumble 2 cups of fresh cranberries into a mixing bowl and sprinkle 1 cup granulated sugar over them, gently stirring until every berry gets a sweet coating.
- Crack 3 large eggs into the same bowl and pour in 1 cup heavy cream with 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, then whisk everything together until the mixture transforms into a silky, smooth custard.
- Transfer the vibrant crimson custard into your pre-made 9-inch pie crust, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Slide the pie carefully into the heated oven and bake for precisely 45-50 minutes, watching for a filling that sets but still wobbles slightly in the center when gently nudged.
- Remove the pie and let it rest on a cooling rack for 30 minutes, allowing the custard to firm up completely before slicing your first delectable wedge.
- Serve the pie slightly warm or chilled, optionally crowned with a dollop of fresh whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Spread cranberries evenly in the pie crust for a consistent texture and flavor throughout each slice.
- Fresh cranberries work best, but frozen can be substituted if thawed and well-drained to prevent excess moisture.
- For a lower-sugar version, replace half the sugar with a sugar substitute like stevia or use a monk fruit sweetener.
- Chill the pie for at least two hours to help the custard set firmly and enhance the flavor melding between cranberries and creamy filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg