Cinnamon Pie Recipe
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Cinnamon Pie Recipe
Description
The pie starts with an unbaked 9-inch premade crust chilled while preparing the filling. The filling is made by beating softened cream cheese with brown sugar until fluffy, then gradually incorporating eggs, half and half, flour, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to form a smooth mixture. This is poured into the crust and baked at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly, which will solidify as it cools.
Once baked, the pie cools completely at room temperature and then chills for at least 2-4 hours before serving. Before slicing, it is recommended to let the chilled pie sit at room temperature for one hour to improve texture. A light dusting of powdered sugar tops the pie, adding a subtle sweetness and visual contrast to the cinnamon spiced filling.
This pie serves well as a dessert following a meal where a cinnamon-spiced creamy custard flavor complements other dishes. The recipe's method carefully balances fluffy cream cheese texture with the custardy cinnamon filling for a smooth, richly flavored pie.
Leftovers keep well when refrigerated, covered, and consumed within five days. Preparing the pie one day ahead makes for convenient serving on the day desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust unbaked, premade 9 inch
- 8 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 egg large
- 1 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place the pre-made pie crust in a 9 inch pie pan. Crimp the edges of the pie crust and place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Beat together the brown sugar and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Then beat in the eggs, one at a time until all are combined. Then on low speed, mix in the half and half, flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt until the mixture is combined and smooth.
- Pour the cinnamon filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set.
- The center will still be jiggly but it will continue to set as the pie cools.
- Let the pie cool completely at room temperature. Then cover the pie and chill for at least 2-4 hours.
- When you are ready to serve, let the pie sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Dust the top of the pie with the powdered sugar, then the pie is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This pie can be made the night before serving; cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to five days.
- Allow the pie to rest at room temperature before slicing for the best texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 613IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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