Cranberry Orange Custard Pie Recipe
This Cranberry Orange Custard Pie is a delightful holiday dessert featuring a vibrant blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange in a creamy custard filling baked to perfection in a flaky pie crust. The balance of sweet and tangy flavors with a smooth, rich texture makes it a festive and comforting treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Pie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pie
- 1 10-inch unbaked pie shell
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (if frozen, thaw and pat dry)
Custard Filling
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Arrange cranberries: Place the fresh or thawed cranberries evenly in the unbaked 10-inch pie shell.
- Prepare custard mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, beaten eggs, heavy whipping cream, flour, salt, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Combine and pour: Pour the custard mixture over the cranberries in the pie shell, ensuring an even distribution.
- Initial bake at high temperature: Bake the pie at 400°F for 10 minutes to set the custard and start the cooking process.
- Reduce heat and protect crust: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Cover the pie crust edges with a pie crust shield or aluminum foil to prevent over-browning during the longer bake.
- Bake until set: Continue baking for an additional 40 to 45 minutes, or until the custard is fully set and no longer jiggles in the center.
- Cooling and storage: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate the pie to fully chill before serving, enhancing the custard texture.
Notes
- Using fresh cranberries ensures a tart flavor but frozen can be used if thawed and drained well.
- Be sure to cover the edges of the pie crust to avoid burning during the longer baking time.
- Allowing the pie to cool completely before chilling helps the custard set properly.
- Store the pie refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
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