Salted Honey Pie: A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Salty Recipe
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this Salted Honey Pie recipe. A creamy custard filling infused with honey and vanilla, topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, all nestled in a buttery pie crust.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pie Crust:
- Refrigerated or homemade pie crust
Filling:
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (45 g) cornstarch, sifted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Begin by preparing the pie crust in either a deep dish 8-inch pie pan or a 9-inch pie pan. Chill the crust while preparing the filling.
- Heat the Cream Mixture: Combine cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Temper the Eggs: Remove cream mixture from heat. Gradually whisk into egg yolks to temper.
- Combine the Mixture: Pour tempered eggs back into the saucepan. Add honey and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the custard mixture into the chilled pie crust.
- Bake the Pie: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Cool and Set: Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm.
- Finish with Sea Salt: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into portions and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a more intense honey flavor, consider using a local honey variety.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt to suit your preference for a saltier or milder taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Salted Honey Pie, Honey Custard Pie, Sweet and Salty Dessert