Description
A creamy and rich Butterscotch Pie with a flaky crust, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust, baked until golden brown
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions for your pie crust.
- In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk them together until thoroughly blended.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps in your mixture.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent any sticking.
- As the mixture heats, keep stirring until it thickens and begins to bubble.
- Whisk the egg yolks until smooth, then temper them with a scoop of the hot filling.
- Return this mixture to the saucepan and cook while stirring for another minute.
- Fold in the butter and vanilla extract until the filling is thick and glossy.
- Pour the warm filling into your cooled pie crust.
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Adorn with fluffy whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the pie a day in advance for deeper flavors. For a quicker version, consider using a pre-made graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: butterscotch pie, Dolly Parton, dessert, holiday pie