Christmas Pie – Flaky Crust With Spiced Gingerbread Cream Filling
Christmas Pie – Flaky Crust With Spiced Gingerbread Cream Filling is a delightful holiday dessert that brings warmth and nostalgia to your festive gatherings. With a perfectly flaky crust enveloping a rich, spiced gingerbread cream filling, this pie captures the essence of Christmas in every bite. It’s not just a treat; it’s an opportunity to create cherished memories with your loved ones around the table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine flour and cold butter; mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add ice-cold water until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for one hour.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, and cream until smooth.
- Roll out chilled dough on floured surface to about ⅛ inch thick and fit into a pie pan.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 40-45 minutes or until set in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg