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Cranberry Custard Pie

Creamy Cranberry Custard Pie for Sweet Holiday Celebrations

Cranberry Custard Pie is a creamy dessert that balances tart cranberries with a custard filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 pack Refrigerated Pie Crust Alternatively, use a homemade crust.
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed recommended.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Coconut condensed milk is a dairy-free option.
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Bring to room temperature.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest From approximately 2 oranges.

Equipment

  • 9-inch deep-dish pie pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • fine sieve
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Custard Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Roll out your refrigerated pie crust to make a 12-inch circle and line a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.
  3. Par-bake the crust by placing pie weights over parchment paper and baking for 20 minutes (10 minutes covered, then uncovering for another 10).
  4. In a medium saucepan, simmer cranberries and orange juice over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until cranberries burst.
  5. Transfer the cranberry mixture into a blender and puree until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve to reserve 2 cups of pureed cranberry.
  6. Combine the cranberry puree, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and orange zest in a large mixing bowl, whisking until smooth.
  7. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until center is slightly wobbly.
  8. Let the pie cool for 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  9. Before serving, decorate the pie with whipped cream or fresh cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, chill the pie overnight before serving.

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