Description
A rich and creamy cranberry custard pie featuring a flaky pie crust filled with tart cranberries and a smooth, spiced custard. Perfect for holiday celebrations and Thanksgiving desserts, this pie offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a hint of nutmeg.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie
- 1 9-inch pie crust (unbaked)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
Custard
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges to create a decorative border and ensure it holds the filling securely.
- Add cranberries: Scatter the fresh or frozen cranberries evenly over the bottom of the prepared pie crust, spreading them out so the custard will cover them uniformly.
- Make the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Then add the heavy cream, whole milk, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until the custard is fully combined and silky.
- Combine and bake: Slowly pour the custard mixture over the cranberries in the pie shell, making sure it evenly covers the berries without overflowing. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any potential drips, then transfer carefully to the preheated oven.
- Bake the pie: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the custard is just set in the center and the top has a light golden color. To test, gently shake the pie; it should have a slight wobble but no liquid.
- Cool and chill: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to let the custard fully firm up and the flavors meld before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute part of the cranberries with chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Add orange zest to the custard mixture for a refreshing citrus twist.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
