Salted Honey Pie: A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty
Indulge in the delightful experience of Salted Honey Pie, a dessert that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. This creamy custard pie features a smooth filling made with rich honey and a hint of sea salt, all nestled within a flaky crust. Whether it’s a family gathering, holiday celebration, or simply a cozy night at home, this pie promises to be an instant hit among dessert lovers. With its stunning presentation and irresistible flavor combination, each slice of Salted Honey Pie is sure to leave your guests wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 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, lightly beaten
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch, sifted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust in an 8-inch or 9-inch pie pan and chill it in the refrigerator.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat. Stir continuously until boiling.
- Remove from heat and temper the egg yolks by gradually adding hot cream mixture while whisking.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, add honey and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the chilled pie crust and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until slightly jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature before refrigerating until completely chilled.
- Prior to serving, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg