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Salted Honey Pie

Salted Honey Pie: Sweet & Salty Bliss You Must Try

Salted Honey Pie beautifully balances sweet and salty in a creamy custard filling nestled in a flaky buttery crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 2 cups heavy cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Light brown sugar or coconut sugar can be used for a different sweetness profile.
  • ½ cup honey Consider maple syrup for a different flavor.
  • 4 large egg yolks Essential for custard richness.
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt Use flaky sea salt for garnish.
For the Pie Crust
  • 1 pie crust buttery Homemade is recommended for best flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • pie dish
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your pie crust and prepare your equipment.
  2. If using a homemade pie crust, roll it out and fit it into a pie dish. Pre-bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, and honey. Heat over medium until warm, stirring to dissolve sugars.
  4. Whisk egg yolks until pale. Slowly add warm cream mixture to yolks to temper, whisking constantly.
  5. Pour tempered yolks back into saucepan. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened.
  6. Pour custard into the cooled pie crust. Bake for about 40 minutes until set around edges.
  7. Cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider pairing with a scoop of ice cream for indulgence.

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