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Butterscotch Pie

A rich and creamy butterscotch pie that's perfect for dessert.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Pie Crust

  • 1 pre-made Pie Crust or homemade

Butterscotch Filling

  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 3 tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • 3 Egg Yolks beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pie crust according to package instructions or your recipe if homemade. Let it cool.
  2. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  4. Stir in the butter until melted. Gradually whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then return all to the saucepan, whisking constantly.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the filling into the baked pie crust. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

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Butterscotch Pie
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