Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure with this scrumptious Butterscotch Pie recipe! This delicious dessert is sure to tantalize your taste buds and bring a smile to your face. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s whip up something extraordinary!
Butterscotch Bliss Awaits!
Is there anything better than the smell of butterscotch wafting through your home? I think not! This pie promises to deliver that sweet aroma and a taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds—or even thirds!
Ingredients That Scream “YUM!”
Before you start your culinary magic, gather the following ingredients:
- 1 pre-baked pie crust (because we’re not about that life of making crust from scratch today)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks (don’t forget to save those whites for later!)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Merengue topping (made with your reserved egg whites, sugar, and a little magic)
Instructions to Pie-Perfection
Now that you have your ingredients ready, let’s get baking!
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add in the milk while stirring well to keep those lumps at bay.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens and bubbles, about 5-7 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when it looks like a delicious butterscotch pudding.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and a few tablespoons of the hot mixture to temper the eggs (which means don’t scramble them!).
- Slowly stir the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until it’s smooth and heavenly.
- Pour your creamy butterscotch filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Now, let it cool for a bit.
- While it’s cooling, whip up that meringue topping by beating those egg whites till soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until it’s glossy and stiff.
- Spread the meringue over the butterscotch filling like you’re frosting a cake, making sure it touches the edges so it doesn’t shrink back!
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until the meringue is beautifully toasted, about 10-12 minutes.
- Let it cool completely before slicing into it. Trust me, it’ll be worth the wait!
And there you have it! A delectable butterscotch pie that looks as good as it tastes. Enjoy every bite of this sweet masterpiece!