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Perfect Cinnamon Pie

Silky cinnamon custard baked in a flaky crust with a delicate crackly top. Simple to whisk together, bake, and chill — for cozy spice flavor and beautifully clean slices every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 36 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices (1 pie)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330

Ingredients

  • 1 blind-baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled
  • 3 large eggs + 2 yolks
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1–2 tsp cinnamon-sugar, for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Sheet pan

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Place the cooled blind-baked crust on a sheet pan for easy handling.
  • Whisk eggs, yolks, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and slightly frothy.
  • Whisk in heavy cream, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and melted butter until fully combined.
  • Strain the custard into the cooled crust to remove bubbles or stray egg bits. Tap the pan gently to release air.
  • Bake 32–40 minutes, until edges are set and the center has a slight wobble. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over the hot pie.
  • Cool 1 hour at room temperature, then chill 4–8 hours for clean slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Mini Tarts: Bake 18–22 minutes for individual portions.
All-Milk Option: Use 2 cups milk instead of cream + milk for a lighter set; add 3–5 minutes bake time.
Caramel Swirl: Swirl in 2 tablespoons warm caramel before baking for a richer flavor.
Serve With: No-Bake Mint Oreo Dessert or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins.
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