Cinnamon Pie

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This cinnamon pie is perfect for a cozy dessert featuring a rich and creamy filling made with cream cheese, brown sugar, and cinnamon, nestled in a flaky, buttery pie crust.

Is your kitchen craving a cozy upgrade? You know, something warm, a little bit spicy, and guaranteed to fill your home with the most amazing smell ever?

This glorious homemade cinnamon pie is what you need!

This isn’t your grandma’s apple pie we’re talking pure, unadulterated cinnamon flavor. It’s perfect for chilly nights, afternoon pick-me-ups, or even a fancy but easy dessert to impress your friends.

Sounds heaven right? Let’s bake!

Why I love this recipe

• First off, it’s incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can whip up a mouthwatering cinnamon pie that will have everyone asking for seconds.
• The combination of cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg creates a rich, indulgent flavor that’s simply irresistible. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll understand why it’s become a staple in my dessert repertoire.
• This cinnamon custard pie is an old-fashioned recipe that’s a classic for a reason, just like our cinnamon apple pie with crumb crust, fudge pie, and coconut pie, which all came from my own grandmother’s recipes.

Ingredients

• cream cheese
• light brown sugar
• eggs
• heavy cream
• all-purpose flour
• ground cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• salt
• ground nutmeg
• premade pie crust or homemade pie crust
• powdered sugar for dusting, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for topping

Step by step

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and light brown sugar using an electric mixer. Beat for about 4 minutes or until the mixture is light and fluffy, being sure to scrape the edges of the bowl as needed.
3. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs to the cream cheese mixture and continue mixing until well combined.
4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the heavy cream, flour, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and ground nutmeg. Mix until the batter is smooth and all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
5. Prepare Pie Crust: Place the pie dough in a pie dish and gently press it down to form the crust.
6. Fill Pie Crust: Pour the prepared creamy cinnamon filling into the pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake to Perfection: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is just set. The top should be golden brown and the edges slightly puffed.
8. Cool and Refrigerate: Allow the pie to cool completely, then refrigerate it to chill. For best results, let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
9. Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, slice the pie into generous portions and serve. For an extra touch of sweetness, dust with powdered sugar or add a dollop of whipped cream on top before serving.

Variations

Want to switch things up? Try adding a sprinkle of toasted pecans or a drizzle of caramel sauce on top for extra flavor and crunch.

You can also experiment with different types of pie crusts, such as a graham cracker crust or chocolate, to customize the recipe to your liking.

Crazy for cinnamon? You might also like to try our cinnamon bread, cinnamon sugared pecans, or cinnamon roll monkey bread!

Serving suggestions

Elevate this delightful dessert by serving it with a generous dollop of freshly whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a delicate dusting of powdered sugar.

This is a great dessert to add to your Thanksgiving spread or Christmas dinner along with pumpkin pie and pecan pie!

Storage

Store any leftover pie in the refrigerator, covered tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, for up to 3 days. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature for a delightful treat anytime!

If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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