Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie
A nostalgic dessert featuring a smooth butterscotch filling in a flaky pie crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Mix together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the milk gradually, whisking and stirring to prevent sticking.
- Thicken the mixture for 5–10 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Temper the beaten egg yolks by mixing in a bit of the hot mixture before stirring the yolks back into the saucepan.
- Finish cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for a few hours to set.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Homemade whipped cream is recommended for the best flavor. Make sure to allow the pie to cool gradually before refrigerating to prevent condensation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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