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butterscotch heaven pie

Butterscotch Heaven Pie

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Prep Time 25 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Crust
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • Filling Butterscotch Layer
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Topping
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Garnish
  • Caramel or butterscotch sauce
  • Chopped nuts pecans or peanuts
  • Toffee bits

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls (at least 2–3 sizes)
  • -Whisk (for smooth filling)
  • -Medium saucepan (to cook butterscotch filling)
  • -Stove or cooktop
  • -Electric hand mixer or stand mixer (for whipped cream)
  • -Rubber spatula (scraping + spreading)
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • -Plastic wrap (to cover filling while chilling)
  • -Knife or offset spatula (for clean slicing/finishing)

Method
 

  1. Make the Crust
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  4. Press firmly into a pie dish (bottom + sides).
  5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool completely.
  6. Prepare the Butterscotch Filling
  7. In a saucepan, whisk brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  8. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
  9. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  10. Temper egg yolks: slowly add a bit of hot mixture into yolks, whisking.
  11. Pour yolk mixture back into saucepan and cook 2 more minutes.
  12. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla.
  13. Pour filling into cooled crust.
  14. Cover surface with plastic wrap (to prevent skin) and chill 4+ hours.
  15. Make the Whipped Topping
  16. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  17. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  18. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  19. Assemble
  20. Spread whipped cream over chilled pie.
  21. Drizzle with caramel or butterscotch sauce.
  22. Sprinkle nuts or toffee bits if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, brown the butter slightly before adding to filling.
  • You can use a pre-made graham crust to save time.
  • Let it chill overnight for best texture.