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Cranberry Custard Pie

Cranberry Custard Pie: A Creamy Twist on Holiday Tradition

This Cranberry Custard Pie is a delicious blend of creamy custard and tart cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 store-bought Refrigerated pie crust Use for convenience or make your own for a personal touch.
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 cup Orange juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk Substitute with coconut condensed milk for dairy-free.
  • 6 large Egg yolks Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 tbsp Orange zest Adds a fragrant note.

Equipment

  • Pie pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pie weights

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Roll out your pie crust to a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan.
  3. Par-bake the crust by covering it with parchment paper and filling it with pie weights. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove weights and parchment, baking for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Combine the cranberries with the orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes until they burst.
  5. Strain the cranberries through a fine-mesh sieve to collect about 2 cups of cranberry puree.
  6. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, cranberry puree, and orange zest until smooth.
  7. Pour the custard filling into the prepared crust and bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is slightly wobbly.
  8. Cool the pie at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  9. Serve decorated with whipped cream or fresh cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For enhanced flavors, chill the pie overnight. Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a personal twist.

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