Description
A delightful balance of tart cranberries and creamy custard that creates a slice of heaven, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (for crust)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for crust)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes (for crust)
- ½ cup ice water, plus more if needed (for crust)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for crust)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar, or to taste (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or cornstarch (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated (for filling)
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature (for custard)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for custard)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for custard)
- 2 cups whole milk, warmed (or 1 cup whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream) (for custard)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for custard)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg (optional, for custard)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional garnish)
- Fresh mint sprigs (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients for the crust: whisk together flour, salt, and optional sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water gradually, mixing until the dough just holds together.
- Chill the dough: wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle and place in a pie plate, trimming the excess.
- Blind bake the crust at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the cranberries: mix with sugar, flour, and orange zest, and set aside.
- Warm the milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until light, then add flour and salt.
- Temper the egg mixture with warm milk, then combine back into the saucepan.
- Add vanilla and nutmeg into the custard mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange cranberries in the cooled crust.
- Pour the custard mixture over cranberries and bake for 50-65 minutes until set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 3-4 hours before slicing and serving.
- Garnish with powdered sugar or mint sprigs if desired.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for a flaky crust and ensure cooling times are observed for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pie, cranberry, custard, dessert, holiday