Salted Honey Pie: An Indulgent Twist on Sweet and Salty Bliss
Salted Honey Pie: A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty is an irresistible dessert that harmonizes creamy custard and a flaky crust.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- whisk
- Deep dish pie pan
Ingredients
- 1 crust Pie crust (refrigerated or homemade)
- 4 large Egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2.5 cups Heavy whipping cream (600 ml)
- ⅔ cup Light brown sugar, packed (150 g)
- ⅓ cup Cornstarch, sifted (45 g)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Honey (120 ml)
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Chill the pie crust in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- Heat the Cream Mixture: Combine heavy cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Heat until it thickens and boils.
- Temper the Eggs: Remove from heat and slowly whisk hot cream into egg yolks to temper them.
- Combine the Mixture: Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream, then stir in honey and vanilla.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the custard into the chilled pie crust evenly.
- Bake the Pie: Bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Set: Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm.
- Finish with Sea Salt: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For dairy-free options, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk. Variations include using different types of honey and flavored toppings like whipped cream or caramel sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
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