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cranberry orange custard pie

Irresistible Cranberry Orange Custard Pie for Holiday Cheer

This cranberry orange custard pie is a festive centerpiece that combines creamy custard and vibrant cranberry flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Refrigerated Pie Crust Feel free to use a homemade deep 9-inch pie shell for a personal touch.
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen cranberries work well.
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed juice is recommended for the best taste.
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk Coconut condensed milk can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Ensure they're at room temperature for optimal blending.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Zest from about 2 oranges will do the trick.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • blender
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Roll out the refrigerated pie crust into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface and transfer it to the pie dish.
  3. Line the crust with parchment and fill with weights. Par-bake for 20 minutes, removing weights after 10 minutes.
  4. Cook cranberries with orange juice in a saucepan for 4-5 minutes until cranberries burst.
  5. Puree the cooked cranberries and strain to extract about 2 cups of cranberry juice.
  6. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, cranberry juice, and orange zest in a bowl.
  7. Pour the custard filling into the pre-baked pie crust, smoothing it evenly.
  8. Bake the pie for 30-35 minutes until the custard is set with a slight wobble in the center.
  9. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for about 2 hours and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  10. Before serving, consider adding garnishes like whipped cream or fresh cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before refrigerating for proper custard setting. Use room temperature egg yolks for creaminess.

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