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 cup light brown sugar, packed; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 cups milk; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 large eggs, separated; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 9-inch pie crust, homemade (page 182) or purchased, prebaked as directed

Servings: persons

1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 9-inch pie crust, homemade (page 182) or purchased, prebaked as directed

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
In a medium saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, butter, and cream.
3
Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a full boil, becoming thick and brown, about 5 minutes.
4
In a measuring cup, mix the milk, cornstarch, egg yolks, and vanilla together.
5
Add to the sugar mixture, stirring constantly, and cook until thick, about 3 minutes.
6
Pour the filling into the prebaked pie crust.
7
Make the meringue by beating the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they begin to get stiff.
8
Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until the whites are stiff and hold peaks.
9
Spread the meringue on top of the pie, taking care to spread it to the edges of the crust.
10
Bake until light 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 cup light brown sugar, packed, 3 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons heavy cream, 2 cups milk, 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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