Old Fashioned Butterscotch Pie Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Butterscotch Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter; 1 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed; 1 1/2 c. boiling water; 4 Tbsp. cornstarch; 3 Tbsp. flour; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. milk; 4 egg yolks; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; baked 9-inch pie shell; 1 c. heavy cream; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 c. butter
1 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c. boiling water
4 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
4 egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
baked 9-inch pie shell
1 c. heavy cream
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

1
Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat until butter turns light golden brown.
2
Stir in boiling water and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
3
Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Combine cornstarch, flour and salt in a bowl.
6
Gradually stir in milk. Stir milk mixture into butter mixture.
7
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil, about 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Cook 1 minute more.
9
Remove from heat, stir small amount into the beaten egg yolks, blending well.
10
Immediately pour egg yolk mixture into hot mixture, blending well.
11
Cook 2 minutes more over low heat, stirring constantly.
12
Gently stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
13
Cool 5 minutes, pour into pie shell.
14
Cover and chill in the fridge.
15
To serve, whip cream, 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla in a bowl until soft peaks form.
16
Spread over filling.

1802

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. butter, 1 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed, 1 1/2 c. boiling water, 4 Tbsp. cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

Old Fashioned Butterscotch Pie

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