Salted Honey Pie: A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty
Indulge in the delightful experience of Salted Honey Pie, a dessert that perfectly marries sweet and salty flavors. This easy-to-make pie features a rich, creamy custard filling infused with luscious honey and a touch of flaky sea salt, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this treat is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Pie crust (refrigerated or homemade)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup 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 in an 8-inch or 9-inch pie pan and chill in the refrigerator.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together heavy whipping cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until boiling.
- Remove from heat and gradually temper the egg yolks with the hot cream mixture.
- Combine everything back into the saucepan and stir in honey and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the chilled crust and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating until chilled.
- Before serving, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 130mg