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Butterscotch Pie

A delicious dessert featuring a creamy butterscotch filling in a flaky crust, topped with whipped cream.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butterscotch pie, dessert, sweet pie, creamy pie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 3/4 cups milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
  • Slowly add a bit of the hot mixture to the egg yolks to temper them.
  • Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the filling into the pre-made pie crust and refrigerate until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g