Description
Cranberry orange custard pie blends tart berries with silky citrus-infused custard in a buttery crust. Seasonal flavors mingle deliciously, creating a festive dessert that will delight holiday guests with its rich, balanced profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh cranberries
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Crust:
- 1 10-inch unbaked pie shell
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Scatter fresh cranberries uniformly across the bottom of the unbaked pie crust, creating a vibrant foundation for the dessert.
- Craft a silky custard base by thoroughly blending eggs, sugar, heavy cream, flour, salt, fragrant orange zest, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Gently cascade the luxurious custard mixture over the crimson cranberry layer, ensuring even distribution within the pie shell.
- Initialize baking at a high temperature of 400°F to quickly activate the pie’s structural elements, allowing 10 minutes of intense heat.
- Decrease the oven temperature to 350°F and shield the delicate pie crust edges using a protective crust cover or aluminum barrier to prevent excessive browning.
- Continue baking for an additional 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the custard sets with a gentle, slight wobble when softly nudged.
- Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, enabling the custard to stabilize and develop a perfect texture.
- Refrigerate any remaining slices, preserving the pie’s delicate flavor and smooth consistency for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Master the art of even cranberry distribution across the pie shell for a stunning visual and balanced flavor profile.
- Use a fresh orange for zesting to maximize aromatic citrus notes that elevate the custard’s complexity.
- Initial high-temperature baking creates a crisp crust foundation before transitioning to gentle custard setting.
- Protect pie edges with a crust shield or aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning during extended baking.
- Allow complete cooling before serving to ensure custard sets perfectly and slices cleanly.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly and consume within 2-3 days for optimal taste and texture preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg