Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of tangy cranberries and zesty orange flavors with this Cranberry Orange Custard Pie. A perfect balance of sweet and tart, this pie is a holiday favorite that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the crust: Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Scatter the cranberries and orange zest over the crust.
- Mix the custard: Whisk together eggs and sugar, then add cream, milk, orange juice, vanilla, flour, and salt. Pour this custard over the cranberries.
- Bake: Bake the pie for 45–50 minutes until the custard is set but slightly wobbly. Cool and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- This pie is best served chilled or at room temperature and pairs beautifully with whipped cream.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them first.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
