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Cranberry Orange Custard Pie

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A festive holiday dessert featuring a golden pie crust filled with silky custard, tart cranberries, and bright orange zest. This easy pie is perfect for gatherings and delivers a comforting blend of sweet, creamy, and citrusy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought (unbaked; use gluten-free if preferred)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Zest from 1 large orange (about 1 tbsp)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
  • Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
  • Extra orange zest or sugared cranberries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Pie Crust: If using a homemade crust, roll it out and fit into your 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges and crimp as desired. If using store-bought, just place it in the dish. For extra crispiness, blind bake at 375°F for 10 minutes with pie weights. Let cool.
  2. Prepare the Cranberries & Orange: In a bowl, toss cranberries with orange zest and orange juice. Set aside so the berries soak up the citrus flavor. If using frozen cranberries, don’t thaw—just toss them in.
  3. Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, and sugar until smooth and pale (about 2 minutes). Add vanilla extract and salt. Whisk again to combine.
  4. Layer the Pie: Spread the cranberry-orange mix evenly over the cooled pie crust. Pour the custard mixture gently over the cranberries, making sure not to overflow the edges. Tap the dish lightly to release air bubbles.
  5. Bake: Place the pie on the middle rack of your oven. Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes, or until the custard is just set but still jiggles slightly in the center. If the edges brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through.
  6. Cool: Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. The custard sets as it cools.
  7. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream, and garnish with extra zest or sugared cranberries if desired. Slice and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Blind baking the crust ensures crispiness. Room temperature eggs and dairy help the custard set evenly. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, swap the crust and dairy ingredients as needed. Chill the pie before slicing for perfect slices. Garnish with whipped cream, powdered sugar, and extra zest for a festive touch.

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