Step 1

Grease a 9-inch pie pan with a removable bottom Set aside

Step 2

In a bowl add flour, salt and sugar, mix ingredients.

Step 3

Add in butter mix with a hand mixer.

Step 4

Add egg and water mix until a dough forms.

Step 5

Remove dough place on a work surface - knead just enough to incorporate all the dough. Working the dough as little as possible.

Step 6

Lightly press the dough on the prepared tart pan – working from the center up until the bottom and sides are fully covered with pastry.

Step 7

Place pie pan in the freezer and freeze for at least 30 minutes or more this helps prevent the dough from rising.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven

Step 9

Bake crust for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is dry and golden browned. Set aside

Step 10

Place saucepan over medium heat, add butter, cinnamon and milk -bring to a boil and remove from the heat.

Step 11

In another bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, sugar, vanilla extract- whisk in eggs until smooth. Gently whisk into the saucepan making sure there are no lumps

Step 12

Now return the pan back on the stove – keep stirring constantly until in starts to bubble.

Step 13

Cook for about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat, remove the cinnamon stick and pour mixture into the baked pastry shell Sprinkle with cinnamon. Chill until ready to be served.