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Cranberry Custard Pie Recipe

Cranberry custard pie is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tart and sweet flavors. Featuring a rich, velvety custard topped with a tangy burst of fresh cranberry sauce, this pie offers a unique twist on classic fruit pies. This cranberry pie is an ideal choice for holiday dinners or special occasions!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 414 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cranberry Custard Pie
  • 1 refrigerated pie crust
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 (12-ounce bag) cranberries rinsed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • orange zest from 1 orange
Garnish
  • 1/3 cup sanding sugar optional
  • cranberries mint leaves, orange zest, optional

Instructions

Custard Pie
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Add pie weights and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the weights and bake an additional 5 minutes until the center of the crust appears dry and lightly browned. Let the crust cool on the counter for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the heavy cream, milk, vanilla, almond extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add the filling but do not add too much that it will go over the crust of the pie. Depending on the depth of your pie plate, you may not use all the filling, but that’s okay.
  5. Sprinkle the top of the pie with the nutmeg, place it in the oven, and tent it with foil.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes. The pie is ready when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, it will appear moist but no filling should be stuck to it. The pie will be jiggly.
  7. Cool completely (approximately 1 hour). Spoon the warm cranberry sauce over the custard. Sprinkle with sanding sugar if desired.
  8. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Decorate the pie with cranberries and mint leaves or orange zest if desired.
Cranberry Sauce
  1. Combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water and cinnamon together in a sauce pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Mash the berries and continue cooking until the sauce begins to thicken.
  2. Add the vanilla and orange zest and stir.
  3. Can be served with a sprinkle of orange zest.

Notes

  • OPTIONAL:
  • Here's how to make sugared cranberries, a beautiful and tasty garnish perfect for desserts and holiday dishes:
  • Ingredients:
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  • Instructions:
  • Create the Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved. Do not let the mixture boil.
  • Coat the Cranberries: Remove the simple syrup from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Add the cranberries to the saucepan, ensuring they are all evenly coated with the syrup. Stir gently to avoid breaking the cranberries.
  • Dry the Cranberries: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cranberries to a wire rack set over a baking sheet or parchment paper. Let them dry for about one hour at room temperature. They should feel sticky to the touch but not overly wet. Roll in granulated sugar.
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1/2 cup water

Nutrition Information

Calories 414kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 307mg (13%) Potassium 209mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 55g (110%) Vitamin A 373IU (7%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414

% Daily Value*

Calories 414kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Potassium 209mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 55g 110%
Vitamin A 373IU 7%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.