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Butterscotch Pie Recipe

Pioneer Woman Butterscotch Pie Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Butterscotch Pie Recipe is creamy, rich and full of old-fashioned flavor. The smooth butterscotch filling melts in your mouth.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust

  • 1 baked 9-inch pie crust

For the Butterscotch Filling

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Topping

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Butterscotch chips optional
  • Caramel drizzle optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pie Crust

  • Bake the pie crust according to package or homemade instructions. Let it cool completely before adding the filling.

Heat the Brown Sugar

  • Place butter and brown sugar into a saucepan. Cook slowly over medium heat until melted and bubbling smoothly together.

Mix the Cornstarch

  • In a bowl, whisk cornstarch with milk until smooth. This helps prevent lumps inside the pie filling later.

Add Milk Mixture

  • Slowly pour the milk mixture into the saucepan. Stir constantly to keep the filling smooth and creamy while cooking.

Cook Until Thick

  • Continue cooking while stirring often. The filling should become thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Prepare the Egg Yolks

  • Whisk egg yolks inside a small bowl. Slowly add some warm filling while whisking to prevent scrambling the eggs.

Combine Everything

  • Pour tempered egg yolks into the saucepan. Stir constantly and cook two more minutes until smooth and glossy.

Add Vanilla

  • Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir vanilla extract and salt into the filling for extra rich flavor and balance.

Fill the Pie Crust

  • Pour warm butterscotch filling into the cooled pie crust. Spread evenly with a spatula for smooth presentation.

Chill the Pie

  • Place pie inside the refrigerator for at least four hours. Chilling helps the filling become firm and slice easily.

Make the Whipped Cream

  • Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until fluffy peaks form. Keep chilled until ready to decorate the pie.

Decorate and Serve

  • Top chilled pie with whipped cream and butterscotch chips. Slice carefully and serve cold for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use dark brown sugar for deeper caramel flavor.
  • Stir constantly to avoid lumps or burning.
  • Add sea salt for sweet and salty balance.
  • Use homemade pie crust for extra buttery taste.
  • Chill overnight for cleaner slices.
  • Add toasted pecans for crunchy texture.
  • Use caramel sauce for richer topping.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Keyword Pioneer Woman Butterscotch Pie Recipe