Salted Honey Pie: A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Honey Pie, a dessert that beautifully balances sweetness with a hint of saltiness. This pie features a rich and creamy honey custard filling nestled in a flaky crust, enhanced by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Its unique blend of textures and tastes is sure to impress at any gathering, making it perfect for holidays, family dinners, or casual get-togethers. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust in a deep dish pie pan and chill while you make the filling.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy whipping cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Heat over medium until boiling, stirring constantly.
- Temper the egg yolks by whisking in small amounts of the hot mixture gradually.
- Return the tempered mixture to the saucepan, then stir in honey and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the chilled crust and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Allow cooling before refrigerating until firm.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg