Description
Salted Honey Pie is the ultimate dessert that marries sweet and salty flavors in a creamy custard filling, all enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust. This indulgent pie is not only a treat for your taste buds but also an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (refrigerated or homemade)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust in an 8-inch or 9-inch pie pan and chill it in the refrigerator.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy whipping cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat. Stir until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Temper the egg yolks by whisking them with small amounts of the hot cream mixture, then combine back into the saucepan.
- Stir in honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the chilled crust and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until bubbly.
- Cool to room temperature, refrigerate until firm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (108g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg