Salted Honey Pie Recipe
Indulge in the sweet and salty goodness of this Salted Honey Pie. A luscious custard filling with a hint of honey, baked in a flaky crust and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt for the perfect balance of flavors.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 pie (8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pie Crust:
- Refrigerated or homemade pie crust
Filling:
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 1/2 cups (600ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (45g) cornstarch, sifted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing:
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Line a deep dish 8-inch or 9-inch pie pan with the crust and chill in the fridge.
- Prepare Filling: Beat egg yolks in a large bowl. In a saucepan, heat cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt until thickened.
- Temper Eggs: Gradually whisk cream mixture into egg yolks. Stir in honey and vanilla.
- Bake: Pour filling into crust and bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm.
- Finish: Sprinkle sea salt on top before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a homemade pie crust.
- Adjust the salt to your preference for a more or less salty pie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Salted Honey Pie, Dessert, Custard Pie, Homemade Pie