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Cranberry Orange Custard Pie

Cranberry Orange Custard Pie: A Holiday Dessert Delight

Cranberry Orange Custard Pie is a festive dessert that combines the tartness of seasonal cranberries with a zesty orange twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 crust Pie Crust homemade or store-bought
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest fresh
  • 3 large Eggs well-beaten
  • 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or almond/skim milk for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1/4 cup Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt a pinch
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream flavored variations optional
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Orange Zest for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Sugared Cranberries for decoration

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the pie crust.
  2. Arrange the cranberries evenly across the bottom of the crust.
  3. Sprinkle fresh orange zest over the cranberries.
  4. Whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in heavy cream, milk, orange juice, vanilla, flour, and salt.
  5. Pour the custard mixture over the filling.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the custard is mostly set with a slight jiggle.
  7. Cool for 1 hour and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. The flavors improve after chilling overnight, and it can also be frozen for up to one month.

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