This Butterscotch Pie is rich and creamy, and a scrumptious end to any meal. I’ve been a huge butterscotch fan since I was young. I would always gravitate toward the butterscotch pudding while others went for chocolate or vanilla. So, naturally, when I first tasted this butterscotch pie recipe, I was hooked! A rich, creamy filling is spread into a flaky pie crust, drizzled with butterscotch sauce and sprinkled with butterscotch chips. Add a dollop of whipped cream and get ready to experience a little taste of heaven.
Ingredients in Butterscotch Pie
This homemade butterscotch pie is simple to make, and you can even take a few shortcuts along the way. Trust me, your guests will never know the difference. Here’s what you need:
Pie crust – Feel free to use a pre-baked pie shell from the grocery store, or make a homemade pie crust with our super easy recipe. Make sure to bake the crust before you add the filling.All-purpose flour – About half a cup.Cornstarch – This will help thicken the custard filling.Brown sugar – Light or dark brown sugar, either one works great!Kosher salt – You can find this salt in the baking aisle at the grocery store. A teaspoon of salt is all you need.Milk – do yourself a favor and use whole milk for a super creamy pie.Egg yolks – use the yolks of two large eggs or three regular size eggs. Save the egg whites in the fridge for another recipe.Vanilla extract – Just one teaspoon vanilla extract will give this pie filling such a rich flavor.Butterscotch chipsButterscotch sauce – you can use ice cream topping found at the grocery store or make our homemade caramel sauce.Whipped Cream (optional) – make your own using heavy cream. Use the whisk attachment of your mixer and whip at medium high speed until soft peaks to stiff peaks form. Or, just grab a can of spray whipped cream from the store. Easy!
How to Make a Creamy Butterscotch Pie Filling
First, stir together brown sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan. Don’t add heat yet! Gradually add the milk until it’s completely combined and smooth. Then, cook over medium to medium-high heat to a slow boil, or until the mixture thickens. Then, take it off the burner.In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, then add a little of the hot custard mixture, a few spoonfuls at a time, and whisk together until it’s smooth. This is called tempering the yolks. If you just mix the eggs in the hot pan, you run the risk of your eggs cooking. You don’t need scrambled eggs in your pie filling!Once tempered, add the eggs to the hot mixture and whisk together.Add the butter and vanilla extract and combine.Cool the filling completely in the refrigerator. Finally, add the filling to the pie dish, drizzle with butterscotch topping and butterscotch chips. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions About Butterscotch Pie
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More Butterscotch Recipes To Try
Butterscotch lovers, unite! There are several other delectable ways to enjoy this sweet treat. Like these Oatmeal Cookies with Butterscotch Chips. Hands down, one of my personal favs! You’ll also love the Coconut Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies. It’s like every good thing inside one bite. And of course Oh Henry Bars (or Scotcharoos) wouldn’t taste the same without the butterscotch in the topping.
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