Description
A classic butterscotch pie with a rich, creamy filling and flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust, baked
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Beat egg yolks, then slowly whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot mixture.
- Return egg mixture to saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour filling into baked pie crust and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor.
- Chill pie thoroughly before slicing.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
