Description
Cranberry Custard Pie is a delightful dessert that beautifully balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with a creamy, rich custard filling. Encased in a flaky buttery crust, this pie is perfect for any occasion—especially during the holidays. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite at your family gatherings. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, each slice offers a nostalgic taste of joy that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 deep-dish pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit the pie crust into a pie dish. If using homemade, roll out your dough and place it snugly in the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries and sugar until coated. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling sets with a slight wobble in the center.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least one hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg