Butterscotch Pie Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; Pinch of salt; 3 large eggs, separated; 1 1/3 cups milk; 2/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1/2 cup boiling water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; Dash of salt

Servings: persons

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
Pinch of salt
3 large eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups milk
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 baked 9-inch pastry shell
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Dash of salt

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan.
2
Combine egg yolks and next 3 ingredients. Gradually stir into brown sugar mixture.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into pastry shell; set aside.
4
Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and cold water in a small saucepan, stirring until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup boiling water; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool completely.
5
Beat egg whites at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and baking powder; gradually add mixture to egg whites, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes). Add cornstarch mixture, salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until blended. Spread meringue over warm filling, sealing to edge of pastry.
6
Bake at 325u00b0 for 25 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

884

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, Pinch of salt, 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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