Butterscotch Pie Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 baked 8-inch pie shell; 1 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/4 c. cornstarch; 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 c. milk; 1/4 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. butter; 3 egg whites (for meringue)

Servings: persons

1 baked 8-inch pie shell
1 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c. cornstarch
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. milk
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
3 egg whites (for meringue)

1
Combine dry ingredients in heavy saucepan.
2
Add milk gradually, stirring until smooth.
3
Cook, stirring until thickened. Stir small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks.
4
Then put quickly into remaining mixture in saucepan and cook 2 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.
5
Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
6
Pour into baked pie shell.
7
Top with meringue and bake until meringue is brown.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 baked 8-inch pie shell, 1 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed, 1/4 c. cornstarch, 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Butterscotch Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butterscotch Pie

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