Description
A creamy and indulgent salted honey pie featuring a rich custard filling, sweetened with honey and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-and-salty balance. This dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch, sifted
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
Place the pie crust into an 8-inch or 9-inch pie pan. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). - Make the Filling:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil and thicken. - Temper the Egg Yolks:
Slowly whisk a small amount of the hot cream mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper them. Gradually whisk in the rest of the cream mixture until smooth. - Add Honey & Vanilla:
Stir in the honey and vanilla extract until fully combined. - Assemble the Pie:
Pour the custard filling into the chilled pie crust. - Bake the Pie:
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling bubbles and turns golden. The center should still be slightly jiggly. - Cool & Set:
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on the counter until it reaches room temperature. Then refrigerate until fully set. - Serve:
Just before serving, sprinkle with flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet-and-salty flavor.
Notes
- For a homemade pie crust, you can prepare a simple butter pie crust recipe or opt for a graham cracker crust for a different texture.
- Ensure the filling thickens before tempering the egg yolks to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- The pie needs to be fully chilled before serving to allow the custard to set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg