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Cranberry Custard Pie Recipe

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A luscious Cranberry Custard Pie featuring a flaky pie crust filled with tart cranberries and a smooth, creamy custard. This delightful dessert balances the tangy bite of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of custard, baked to perfection for a classic holiday treat.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Filling

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: Place the prepared 9-inch pie crust in a pie dish, ensuring it fits snugly with edges trimmed or crimped as desired. No prebaking is necessary for this recipe.
  2. Add the Cranberries: Evenly spread the fresh or frozen cranberries across the bottom of the pie crust, ensuring a uniform layer to balance flavor throughout the pie.
  3. Make the Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined to form the custard filling.
  4. Fill the Pie: Carefully pour the custard mixture over the cranberries in the pie crust, filling until just below the crust edge to prevent overflow during baking.
  5. Bake the Pie: Place the pie on the center rack of a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. The custard is set when the edges are firm but the center still slightly jiggles; it will continue to set as it cools.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to achieve the best custard texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best texture, but frozen cranberries work well too—no need to thaw before baking.
  • For a sweeter custard, increase sugar by 1/4 cup.
  • Cover the edges of the pie crust with foil or a pie shield halfway through baking if they brown too quickly.
  • Allow the pie to cool fully to ensure the custard sets properly and slices cleanly.

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