Description
This cinnamon cream pie is everything you want in a festive dessert: smooth, warmly spiced, and baked inside a flaky golden crust. The filling is luxuriously creamy with bold cinnamon flavor, making it a standout choice for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, brought to room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, plus 1 additional egg yolk
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- Powdered sugar, for finishing
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Gently fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, crimp the edges, and place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and brown sugar together until pale, fluffy, and smooth—about 3 to 5 minutes. Pause to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs and extra yolk, mixing until fully incorporated. Lower the mixer speed and blend in the heavy cream, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Continue mixing until the filling is silky and lump-free.
- Pour the cinnamon custard into the chilled pie crust and smooth the top. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the center is mostly set but still has a slight wobble when gently shaken. If needed, bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate until fully chilled.
- About one hour before serving, remove the pie from the fridge. Lightly dust the top with powdered sugar, slice, and serve. Add whipped cream if you like a little extra indulgence.
Notes
Keep the pie covered with plastic wrap or foil and store it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh and delicious for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 421 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 123 mg