Cranberry Custard Pie Recipe
A delightful Cranberry Custard Pie that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of condensed milk, all in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pie Crust:
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or a deep 9-inch pie shell (store-bought or homemade)
Cranberry Filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (about 480g / 17 oz)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 240ml / 8 fl oz)
Custard Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz / 400g) sweetened condensed milk
- 6 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from approximately 2 oranges)
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C / gas mark 4.
- Roll out pie crust: Roll out the pie dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.
- Par-bake pie crust: Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Cook cranberries: Simmer cranberries with orange juice until most burst, then strain and measure out 2 cups.
- Mix filling: Whisk condensed milk, egg yolks, cranberry mixture, and orange zest until combined.
- Bake pie: Pour filling into crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until almost set.
- Cool and refrigerate: Let the pie cool for 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Decorate and store: Garnish with whipped cream, cranberries, and more, then store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, consider adding sugared rosemary and snowflake sprinkles on top.
- Ensure the pie is fully chilled before serving for the best consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Cranberry Custard Pie, Holiday Dessert, Cranberry Recipe, Custard Pie Recipe