Butterscotch Pie
A rich and creamy butterscotch pie with a buttery crust, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 piece prepared pie crust (9-inch, baked and cooled)
Sweeteners
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Thickening Agent
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Milk Mixture
- 2.5 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
Butter & Flavoring
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings & Garnish
- optional Whipped cream for topping
- optional butterscotch chips or caramel sauce for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
- Gradually add milk, cook until thickened and bubbling, about 5–7 minutes.
- Temper egg yolks with hot mixture, then return to saucepan and cook 2–3 minutes until smooth.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, then pour into crust. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with butterscotch chips or caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Ensure the pie is fully chilled before serving for best texture.