Description
A classic holiday dessert featuring creamy custard and tart cranberries in a flaky crust, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (about 8 ounces)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place your pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cranberry mixture, stirring gently.
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the custard is set.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg