Cranberry Custard Pie Delight
A delightful blend of tart cranberries and creamy custard in a buttery pie crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups cold unsalted butter, cubed Can be replaced with vegan margarine.
- 4-6 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling and Custard
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries If using frozen, thaw them first.
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 4 large eggs Can use a vegan egg substitute.
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar (for custard)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups heavy cream Can be replaced with coconut cream.
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for custard)
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it into the bottom and sides. Trim and crimp the edges.
Making the Filling
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, water, sugar, lemon juice, and orange zest. Heat over medium until boiling, then lower and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just about to boil and then gradually add to the egg mixture while whisking.
- Mix until the custard is smooth.
Assembling and Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the cooled cranberry filling over the crust. Gently pour the custard over it.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a unique variation, consider adding cinnamon or ginger to the filling or experimenting with different fruits.