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Cranberry Orange Custard Pie

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Cranberry Orange Custard Pie is a festive holiday dessert featuring a flaky pie crust filled with a silky, sweet custard infused with bright orange zest and tart fresh cranberries. This pie balances creamy texture with vibrant citrus and berry flavors, perfect for seasonal celebrations.

Ingredients

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Pie Shell

  • 1 10-inch unbaked pie shell

Filling

  • 12 oz. fresh cranberries (if frozen, thaw and pat dry)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
  2. Prepare Cranberries: Place the fresh cranberries evenly into the unbaked 10-inch pie shell, spreading them out as the base for the custard filling.
  3. Make Custard Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, beaten eggs, heavy whipping cream, flour, salt, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined to create the custard.
  4. Pour Custard Over Cranberries: Carefully pour the custard mixture over the cranberries in the pie shell, ensuring even coverage.
  5. Bake at High Temperature: Bake the pie at 400°F for 10 minutes to start setting the custard and begin cooking the crust.
  6. Reduce Oven Temperature & Protect Crust: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Cover the pie crust edges with a pie crust shield or tin foil to prevent over-browning during the remaining bake time.
  7. Continue Baking: Bake the pie for an additional 40 to 45 minutes at 350°F, or until the custard is fully set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool Before Serving: Allow the pie to cool completely to room temperature before serving to let the custard fully firm up.
  9. Storage: Store any leftover pie refrigerated to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for best flavor and texture; thaw and dry if using frozen.
  • Cover the crust edges with foil or a pie shield to prevent burning during the longer bake time.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to ensure the custard sets properly.
  • This pie is best served chilled or at room temperature.

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