This Salted Honey Pie is a delicious blend of salty and sweet, featuring a creamy, caramelized custard filling in a buttery pie crust. The honey and brown sugar give it a rich, deep flavor that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients:
1 pie crust (store-bought 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 garnish)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare Crust:
Place the pie crust into a deep 8-inch or standard 9-inch pie pan. Chill in the fridge. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Mix Filling:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil and thicken.
3️⃣ Temper Egg Yolks:
Slowly whisk a small amount of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks to temper them. Gradually add more, whisking until smooth. Then combine the remaining cream mixture with the eggs.
4️⃣ Add Honey & Vanilla:
Stir in the honey and vanilla extract until fully combined.
5️⃣ Assemble Pie:
Pour the custard mixture into the chilled pie crust.
6️⃣ Bake:
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling bubbles and turns golden. The center will still be a bit jiggly.
7️⃣ Cool & Set:
Remove the pie from the oven and cool on the counter until it reaches room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate until fully set.
8️⃣ Serve:
Just before serving, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a perfect sweet-and-salty finish.
Tips:
For the best flavor, use high-quality honey.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. The pie tastes even better a day after it’s made!
