Description
A nostalgic and comforting dessert featuring a smooth, creamy butterscotch filling nestled in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a saucepan: brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add milk gradually, cooking over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl and temper with warm mixture.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes then pour into pre-baked pie crust.
- Let it cool before refrigerating until set.
- Serve it topped with whipped cream.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. For added flavor, consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg