Description
This Salted Honey Pie features a rich, caramel-flavored custard made with honey, brown sugar, and cream, poured into a flaky crust and lightly sprinkled with flaky sea salt. Sweet, salty, and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
pie crust
4 egg yolks
2½ cups heavy whipping cream
⅔ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup cornstarch
½ tsp salt
½ cup honey
2 tsp vanilla extract
flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
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Chill crust while making filling.
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Whisk cream, sugar, cornstarch, salt in saucepan.
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Heat until boiling and thickened.
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Temper yolks, then return mixture to low heat, stirring in honey and vanilla.
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Pour into crust and bake at 375°F for 40–45 minutes.
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Cool to room temp, refrigerate until firm.
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Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Use a deep-dish pan for a thicker custard.
- Chilling helps the filling set perfectly.
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, berries, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven-baked custard pie
- Cuisine: American
