Description
A rich and creamy classic dessert with a silky filling and flaky crust, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the filling by whisking together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5-10 minutes.
- Fill the pre-baked pie crust with the creamy filling and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the filling is set and lightly firm at the edges.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then garnish with ground cinnamon before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the filling a day in advance and store in the fridge before filling the crust and baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg