Description
Sweet Southern charm meets rustic indulgence in this salted honey pie, where silky custard and golden honey create a luxurious dessert. Rich caramel notes and delicate sea salt elevate each heavenly slice, inviting you to savor pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups (590 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup (130 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Thickening Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) cornstarch, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Garnish:
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by gently nestling it into an 8-inch or 9-inch pie pan, then refrigerate while preparing the filling. Heat the oven to 375F (190C).
- Create the creamy base by combining heavy cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Continuously stir over medium heat until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
- Carefully introduce hot cream mixture into beaten egg yolks, whisking consistently to prevent curdling. Incorporate the remaining cream mixture until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Infuse the custard with rich honey and aromatic vanilla extract, stirring until completely integrated.
- Transfer the silky custard into the chilled pie crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Look for golden bubbling edges and a slightly wobbly center as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate to help the filling set firmly and develop its distinctive texture.
- Before serving, elevate the pie’s flavor profile by delicately sprinkling flaky sea salt across the surface, creating a tantalizing sweet-salty contrast.
Notes
- Always use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing of the custard filling.
- For a perfectly flaky crust, keep all ingredients cold and handle the dough minimally to prevent tough pastry.
- Temper eggs slowly and carefully to prevent scrambling, creating a silky smooth custard texture.
- Sprinkle sea salt just before serving to maintain its crisp texture and prevent early moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 427
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 188 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 134 mg