Description
A delightful dessert that captures the essence of comfort food with its creamy texture and rich butterscotch flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- Whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved and bubbly.
- Whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Add the milk gradually to the egg mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Pour the warm butter-sugar mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the butterscotch filling into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top.
- Cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set completely.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped pecans before serving.
Notes
Ensure that the butter and brown sugar are fully dissolved for a smooth filling. Whisk the egg yolks and cornstarch thoroughly to prevent lumps. Allow the pie to set properly for stable slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: butterscotch pie, dessert, comfort food, Dolly Parton, pecan pie