Cinnamon Pie
A Perfect Cinnamon Pie Recipe for the holidays with a creamy spiced filling and golden crust! Cream cheese gives this pie amazingly silky texture, while cinnamon and nutmeg create bold and warm flavors.
Holiday pies are something I look forward to each and every year. Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie, chocolate pie… I seriously cannot get enough of them!
However, this year I wanted to try a new (at least new to me) pie variety. Not that there’s anything wrong at all with the classics; but sometimes you just want to mix it up, right? Right.
I was recently listening to an old Paul Simon album and stopped in my tracks when I heard the line She was baking a Cinnamon Pie in the song “Hurricane Eye.”
Cinnamon Pie? Never heard of it.
Don’t get me wrong… I have eaten more than my fair share of cinnamon rolls, cinnamon cookies, cinnamon cake, cinnamon cornbread, and cinnamon bread over the years. Yet had never ever tried Cinnamon Pie.
Paul Simon, challenge accepted!
FINDING THE RIGHT CINNAMON PIE RECIPE
After hunting down multiple recipes I noticed quite a large discrepancy in what is considered a “Cinnamon Pie.” Some were gooey and gelatinous. Some were like a cinnamon cake baked inside a pie crust. Some were double crusted. Some were chunky. There just didn’t seem to be a set standard.
The recipes that stood out to me as the most appealing were the smooth creamy pie recipes.
So I made notes on the the best elements of each recipe, and set off to create my variation of Cinnamon Pie. What I came up with is going to absolutely blow you away, and quickly become your new favorite go-to holiday dessert!
PRESENTING: MY CINNAMON PIE RECIPE!
So here it is: Today’s recipe is my version of Cinnamon Pie.
The filling of this pie is light and silky, with a strong cinnamon essence and a touch of nutmeg to offset the flavor. Both creamy and spicy, I love that this dessert isn’t too rich, while still satisfying your holiday spice sweet tooth.
It’s divine. Truly.
You can make this easy cinnamon pie a day or so before your festivities, and just take it out of the fridge one hour before you’re ready to enjoy!
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
- Homemade or store bought pie crust
- Cream cheese
- Brown sugar
- Eggs – you’ll need 2 whole large eggs + 1 egg yolk
- Heavy cream
- Flour
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla
- Salt
- Ground nutmeg
- Powdered sugar – for dusting
- Whipped cream – for serving
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CINNAMON PIE
Not only is this fabulous pie super flavorful, it’s also incredibly easy to make. Once you’ve got your pie dough or pre-made crust ready to go, you just need one large bowl for mixing all of your ingredients in to create the creamy cinnamon filling.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Firstly, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. If using homemade pie dough, roll and fit your pie crust into a standard 9 inch pie dish. Crimp the edges, and place the pie crust in the refrigerator.
2. Place the cream cheese and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on high until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape the bowl with a spatula, then beat in the two eggs plus one egg yolk. Scrape the sides of the bowl again, then set the mixer on low and mix in cream, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Continue to mix on low until very smooth: You want to make sure the spices are thoroughly and evenly blended in the batter.
3. Pour the creamy cinnamon filling into the prepared pie pan.
4. Bake the pie for 35 minutes, until the center seems set when jiggled, but not totally firm. Bake another 5 minutes if needed.
5. Once done, allow the pie to cool completely on a cooling rack. Cover with foil and chill in the fridge.
That’s really all there is to it!
See the Full Cinnamon Pie Recipe Below!
You should take the pie out of the refrigerator 1 hour before serving. And I have to recommend that you lightly dust the top of the pie with powdered sugar: it just makes it so festive!
Your family and friends will absolutely fall in love with this incredibly unique dessert! It’s classified as a holiday recipe, but I guarantee they will be asking you to make this Cinnamon Pie all year long. Try it at your next gathering, and let me know what you think!
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Cinnamon Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll and fit a pie crust into a standard 9 inch pie dish. Crimp the edges and place the pie crust in the refrigerator.
- Place the cream cheese and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on high until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Scrape the bowl with a spatula, then beat in the eggs. Scrape the bowl again, then set the mixer on low and mix in cream, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg until very smooth.
- Pour the cinnamon filling into the prepared pie pan. Bake for 35 minutes, until the center seems set when jiggled, but not totally firm. Bake another 5 minutes if needed. Cool completely. Cover and chill.
- Take out of the refrigerator 1 hour before serving. Dust the top of the pie with powdered sugar. Cut and serve with whipped cream if desired.
I absolutely love this pie and I make it every year for Thanksgiving. It’s smooth and creamy with a warm cinnamon taste. I’m not a fan of pumpkin so it’s the perfect alternative. Thank you for sharing!
Really tasty, but it sank pretty fast after coming out of the oven. I thought it’d be a bit lighter than it ended up being, so I’m wondering if I did something wrong. It was also a bit grainy, texture wise. Might try it again next year.
I, too, was on the hunt for the perfect cinnamon pie recipe since seeing it on Psych years ago. I’ve tried other recipes that came out just ok. Last year, I came across this recipe and trust me when I say this will be the only one you need to try. It is everything you could want out of a holiday dessert–not too heavy, not custard-y, just perfectly smooth. Needless to say, I am making this again for Thanksgiving, and I will continue to make this every year!
That is the same reason I started looking for a cinnamon pie recipe! I have made this recipe and it was delicious. I’m actually watching Dual Spires now and it made me hungry for this pie.
Oh my gosh, I just watched Psych “Dual Spires” literally moments ago. I love cinnamon and so anxious to try this pie. This might be a new addition to my holiday baking (end up making all the pumpkin pies (1.5 dozen) for family and friends. I can’t wait to make this pie!!!
So funny. It was on today, a month later. Same reason that I’m looking for the recipe. Can’t wait to try it.
So funny how many people wanted to make this pie after watching psych! My fave tv show!
Followed this recipe which was easy and what we got was pure deliciousness. I strongly recommend this recipe to everyone. Was inspired to do this after watching the tv series Psych. My reaction to tasting this pie for the first time was exactly like Shawn’s in the tv show.
Omg that’s why I’m trying this recipe 😂 psychos unite!
I just watched Dual Spires too! Buying the ingredients to make it tomorrow. 🙂
This looks so good! What a great dessert for the holidays!
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Has anyone tried adding pumpkin to this recipe? I’d love to know how you incorporated it! :)
I came across this recipe after curiously googling after listening to the same Paul Simon song. And I now want to make this.
Has anyone made this with sugar alternatives? Monk fruit/erythritol/Swerve? I’m most concerned with how it would affect the texture.
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I have been making this pie every March 14 for the past five years now. Cinnamon Pie came on our radar while watching the best episode (Dual Spires) of Pysch. I tried a few recipes until I found this one. Made it again today March 14, 2022.
Happy pi(3.14) day! I’m making the pie for that reason! So glad to hear I picked a good recipe!
Miranda Awesome! Great Minds!
YES!!!! I too have been making this since the Duel Spires episode. Psych… best series ever. 9th series rewatch
See I’m here for the exact same reason but on November 4 because that’s the day of the cinnamon festival in Dual Spires!
Made this for Christmas dinner and everyone absolutely loved it!!!
This pie has become the hands down favorite in our house, and a holiday tradition for the last few years. We have made it for special occasions as well as “just because” and it never fails to impress. Thank you so much for not only the recipe but the many moments of family togetherness my family and I have developed while making and enjoying a cinnamon pie.
I’m excited to try this recipe for Christmas! It’s just going to be my husband and I, so I would like to make mini pies in a muffin tin. Do you happen to have suggested cooking times for that? Thank you in advance!
Hi Lauren,
I haven’t tried making this pie as minis, but I would start with about 15 minutes, then jiggle and see if they need another 5-8 minutes. Hope this helps!
I followed the directions on this recipe to a T. While I feel it was on the right track, the cinnamon was overwhelming, though I used a very expensive, high-end cinnamon; not sure if that made a difference or not. I took it to a party with a bunch of cinnamon lovers. It was the consensus, too strong but could be great. Someone thought it would be good with a scoop of the filling added to her coffee. :) It is completely on the right track, just overwhelming in cinnamon taste, almost like the cinnamon challenge. I will definitely make it again and cut the cinnamon in half, at least with the brand I used.
I had never heard of this pie but after reading the recipe thought I would try it because it sounded delicious. I made the pie and it in fact was delicious and a hit with everyone who had a piece. I served it with fresh whipped cream as suggested and I intend to make it again! Thank you for the delicious recipe!!!
I made this for Thanksgiving this year, and although it wasn’t technically a hit, I love this pie! The strong taste of cinnamon was so rich and decadent! I’m going to make this every year just for me! Thank you for accepting Paul Simon’s challenge!!