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Cranberry Custard Pie

Cranberry Custard Pie: A Sweet-Tart Holiday Delight

A delightful Cranberry Custard Pie featuring a smooth filling in a ginger-laced crust, perfectly balancing sweet and tart flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Fresh preferred
  • 1 cup sugar to sweeten the custard
  • 1 cup pure cranberry juice for enhancing flavor
  • 3 large eggs binding agent
  • 1 cup heavy cream for rich texture
For the Ginger Crust
  • 1.5 cups flour for structure
  • 0.5 cups butter chilled, for flaky crust
  • 2 tablespoons sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh or crystallized
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance flavor
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup sweetened whipped cream for serving

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Food Processor
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • fine sieve
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and cranberry juice over medium heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and thicken. Blend until smooth and strain to yield cranberry puree.
  2. In a food processor, blend flour, butter, sugar, ginger, and salt until resembling coarse crumbs. Add water gradually until dough forms. Roll out to fit a 9-inch pie plate, prick the bottom, and blind bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
  3. While the crust bakes, whisk eggs in a bowl. Gradually add warm cranberry puree to temper, then mix in heavy cream and sugar until smooth.
  4. After baking, pour the custard filling into the crust and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center wobbles.
  5. Cool the pie to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Tempering eggs is key to a smooth filling. Avoid over-baking and allow proper cooling for best texture.

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