Christmas Sugar Cream Pie
This Christmas Sugar Cream Pie is a rich, silky custard-style dessert with a buttery crust and creamy vanilla filling. Topped with festive holiday sprinkles and optional whipped cream, it’s a nostalgic, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for your holiday dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: ~3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert, Holiday
- Method: : Stovetop, No-Bake Filling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 prepared pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Holiday sprinkles
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Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven and bake pie crust according to package or homemade instructions. Let cool completely.
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In a medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch and sugar. Gradually add milk and cream while whisking to avoid lumps.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency (about 10–12 minutes).
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
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Pour the cream filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top.
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Sprinkle holiday sprinkles generously over the surface while still warm.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or until fully set.
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Top with whipped cream before serving if desired.
Notes
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For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling.
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Use a deep-dish pie shell for a thicker, richer pie.
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Best served chilled and enjoyed within 2–3 days.
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/christmas-sugar-cream-pie/