Description
A creamy and tart cranberry custard pie featuring a smooth custard filling baked over a bed of fresh or frozen cranberries in a flaky pie crust. This vegetarian dessert is perfect for holidays or any occasion, combining the sweetness of custard with the tangy bite of cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Topping
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the desired temperature for even baking.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges to form a decorative, secure border.
- Add Cranberries: Spread the fresh or frozen cranberries evenly over the bottom of the pie crust, creating a tart base layer.
- Mix Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and flour until combined. Add eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Pour Custard: Carefully pour the custard mixture over the cranberries in the pie shell, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake Pie: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the custard is set and the center is slightly jiggly. To prevent the crust edges from over-browning, cover them with foil if needed.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set the custard before slicing.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream if desired, and serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best tart and sweet balance, but frozen cranberries may be used directly without thawing.
- This pie tastes even better when made a day ahead and served chilled, making it ideal for holiday preparations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
