Sugar Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Sugar Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pie shell, baked; 1 cup sugar, divided; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 ½ cups half-and-half; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 -3 drops yellow food coloring; ½ cup butter; ground nutmeg; ¼ cup sugar (less than 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

1 pie shell, baked
1 cup sugar, divided
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups half-and-half
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 -3 drops yellow food coloring
½ cup butter
ground nutmeg
¼ cup sugar (less than 1/4 cup)

1
Mix 3/4 cup sugar, half and half, and salt in saucepan.
2
Cook to boiling point.
3
Mix remaining sugar and cornstarch in another pan.
4
Add boiling mixture gradually to cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly.
5
Add vanilla, food coloring, and butter; return to heat.
6
Cook, stirring constantly until thick.
7
Pour in pie shell and sprinkle with nutmeg, and less than 1/4 cup sugar.
8
Just a layer of sugar for color and extra flavor.
9
Bake at 325 degrees for around 30 minutes until the top is a nice tan, cripsy color.
10
Set out to cool and enjoy!

506

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pie shell, baked, 1 cup sugar, divided, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 2 ½ cups half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Sugar Cream 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.

Sugar Cream Pie

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