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Butterscotch Heaven Pie

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This Butterscotch Heaven Pie features a creamy, buttery-sweet butterscotch filling set in a pre-baked pie crust, topped with airy whipped cream. It’s a rich yet balanced dessert perfect for special occasions or a decadent treat anytime.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop, Chilled
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-baked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and bake the pie crust according to directions until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat.
  4. Whisk in egg yolks quickly until fully incorporated.
  5. Return to low heat, add butter and vanilla, and stir until smooth and glossy. Skim any foam from the top.
  6. Pour filling into cooled pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the custard. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  8. Spread or pipe whipped cream over the chilled pie. Optionally sprinkle with sea salt or butterscotch bits.
  9. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Top with flaky sea salt for a sweet-salty flavor.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
  • Use a graham cracker or gingersnap crust for variation.
  • Whip coconut cream for a dairy-free topping.
  • Chill overnight for best results and flavor development.

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