Description
This Cranberry Orange Custard Pie offers a delightful blend of tart cranberries and creamy custard infused with fresh orange zest. Baked to perfection in a flaky 10-inch pie shell, it combines a rich custard filling with the bright flavors of cranberries and vanilla, making it a perfect dessert for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Shell
- 1 (10-inch) unbaked pie shell
Filling
- 12 oz. fresh cranberries (if frozen, thawed and patted dry)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking for your pie.
- Prepare Cranberries and Pie Shell: Place the fresh cranberries into the unbaked 10-inch pie shell, spreading them out evenly to cover the bottom.
- Mix Custard Filling: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, beaten eggs, heavy whipping cream, flour, salt, orange zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the custard mixture over the cranberries in the pie shell, ensuring the berries are well covered.
- Bake Initial Stage: Place the pie in the oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes to help set the crust and start cooking the custard.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Baking: After 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Cover the pie crust edges with a pie shield or tin foil to prevent overbrowning. Continue baking for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set and just slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing. This helps the custard finish setting for perfect texture.
Notes
- Use fresh or fully thawed and dried cranberries to avoid excess moisture in the pie.
- Covering the pie crust edges protects them from burning during the longer baking period.
- Allowing the pie to cool completely ensures clean slices and a well-set custard.
- Orange zest adds a bright citrus flavor that complements the tart cranberries.
