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Cranberry Orange Custard Pie

Cranberry Orange Custard Pie: Your New Holiday Showstopper

A delightful Cranberry Orange Custard Pie perfect for holiday celebrations, combining tart cranberries with creamy custard.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Zest only the colored part
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with a non-caloric sweetener
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for consistency
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or non-dairy cream
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Can use low-fat or plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Flour All-purpose recommended, cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
For the Pie Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pie Crust Unbaked, pre-made or homemade

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the 9-inch unbaked pie crust in a pie dish, crimping the edges decoratively.
  3. Evenly scatter the cranberries across the bottom of the prepared pie crust.
  4. Sprinkle fresh orange zest over the cranberries.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until smooth and frothy.
  6. Gradually mix in heavy cream, whole milk, orange juice, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, followed by flour and salt.
  7. Carefully pour the custard mixture over the cranberries and orange zest.
  8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the custard is mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  9. Let the pie cool down at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  10. Slice the pie into wedges and serve, optionally garnished with whipped cream or additional orange zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don’t overbake the pie; the edges should be set but the center should jiggle slightly. Chill for optimal flavor and texture.

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