Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Salted Honey Pie, a dessert that beautifully balances sweet and salty flavors. This creamy custard pie is infused with rich honey and a hint of sea salt, creating a memorable taste that is both comforting and sophisticated. With its velvety texture and golden crust, this pie not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also impresses at any gathering, from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, Salted Honey Pie is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (refrigerated or homemade)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust in an 8-inch or 9-inch deep dish pie pan and chill in the fridge.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy whipping cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Heat over medium heat while stirring until boiling.
- Remove from heat and temper egg yolks by gradually whisking in hot cream mixture.
- Pour tempered egg mixture back into saucepan, add honey and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Pour custard mixture into chilled pie crust.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely on the counter before refrigerating until fully set.
- Before serving, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg