Butterscotch Pie
This classic Butterscotch Pie is creamy, rich, and perfectly sweet, featuring a silky brown sugar filling in a flaky pie crust. It’s the ultimate comfort dessert, great for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 pie
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked
Instructions
- In the top of a double boiler, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk in the beaten egg yolks and continue to cook and stir until the filling is thickened.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Once the filling is thick, remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour the thickened filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes or until the top begins to brown.
- Let the pie cool before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to stir constantly to prevent lumps in the filling.
- For added flavor, you can top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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