Salted Honey Pie: A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty
Discover the delightful experience of making Salted Honey Pie: A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty. This indulgent dessert combines a creamy honey custard filling with a buttery crust, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt that enhances the natural sweetness. Each slice of this pie is a celebration of flavors and textures, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. The contrasts between rich and light create a memorable taste sensation that will leave your loved ones craving more. Easy to prepare and utterly irresistible, this pie is bound to become your new favorite dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Pie crust (refrigerated or homemade)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust according to your choice (store-bought or homemade) and chill in the refrigerator.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy whipping cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt; stir until thickened.
- Temper the egg yolks by gradually whisking in some hot cream mixture, then return it all to the saucepan.
- Stir in honey and vanilla extract until blended smoothly.
- Pour the custard into the chilled pie crust and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until set around the edges.
- Allow cooling at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top just before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg