Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Salted Honey Pie, a dessert that beautifully marries the richness of creamy honey custard with a touch of flaky sea salt. Each slice offers a perfect balance between sweet and salty flavors, enveloped in a buttery crust that’s simply irresistible. This pie is not only an elegant addition to any gathering but also an easy recipe that anyone can master. Whether it’s for a festive celebration or a casual dinner with friends, this pie will surely impress and leave everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to create lasting memories as you share this homemade treat!
Ingredients
- 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 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust by rolling it into an 8-inch or 9-inch pie pan and chill while making the filling.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat; temper egg yolks by whisking in small amounts of the hot cream mixture before combining them all back into the saucepan.
- Stir in honey and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Pour the custard mixture into the chilled pie crust evenly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 40 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Top with flaky sea salt just before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg