Description
Cranberry custard pie delivers a delightful harmony of tart berries and silky custard in a buttery crust. Holiday gatherings sparkle with this elegant dessert that balances sweet and tangy flavors you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 4 cups (480 g / 17 ounces) cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from approximately 2 oranges)
Creamy Filling:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 6 large egg yolks, at room temperature
Crust:
- 1 refrigerated pie crust or deep 9-inch pie shell (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Transform the oven into a precise 350°F culinary environment, ensuring an ideal baking atmosphere for the delicate custard pie.
- Tenderly roll the pie dough on a flour-dusted surface, creating a delicate 12-inch circular canvas. Gently nestle the dough into a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan, carefully molding its edges with artistic precision.
- Shield the raw crust with parchment and foil, anchoring it with ceramic weights to maintain structural integrity. Partially roast for 10 minutes, then unveil the weights, allowing the crust to golden for an additional 10 minutes.
- Ignite the cranberries in a simmering dance with orange juice, coaxing them to burst and release their vibrant essence over medium heat. Stir occasionally, watching the transformation unfold.
- Pulverize the cranberry mixture using an immersion blender, then meticulously strain through a fine-mesh sieve, capturing a silky, jewel-toned puree.
- Orchestrate the filling by whisking sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, cranberry puree, and orange zest into a harmonious, smooth mixture that promises luxurious texture.
- Cascade the crimson custard into the pre-baked crust, then shepherd it through the oven’s warmth. Monitor closely for 30-35 minutes, seeking a center that trembles slightly when nudged. Drape protective foil over browning crust edges if needed.
- Permit the pie to rest and cool gracefully on a wire rack for two full hours. Envelop and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld and intensify for a minimum of four hours or ideally overnight.
- Embellish the chilled pie with billowing whipped cream, scattered fresh cranberries, glistening red currants, or delicate sugared rosemary sprigs, transforming it into a visual masterpiece ready to enchant.
Notes
- Balance between tart fruit and silky filling makes this pie a showstopping centerpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg