Description
A cozy cranberry custard pie mixing tart berries with silky vanilla custard, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) store-bought pie crust
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup milk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
- Toasted chopped pecans or sliced almonds (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the chilled pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Blind-bake the crust for 8–10 minutes on a middle rack to dry it slightly. Remove and cool for a few minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens, about 6–8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter. Let it cool slightly, then spread the cranberry mixture evenly across the bottom of the crust.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, heavy cream, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Strain if desired.
- Pour the custard over the cranberry layer. Dot exposed berries with small pieces of butter.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 35–45 minutes, until the custard is mostly set with a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and let the pie cool inside for 20 minutes before moving to a wire rack. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For serving, warm slightly or serve chilled with whipped cream and toasted nuts. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg