Grandma's Butterscotch Pie
Grandma's Butterscotch Pie is a rich, creamy dessert featuring a luscious butterscotch filling nestled in a flaky crust. It's topped with a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream, adding a light and airy finish to this classic treat.
Ingredients
- 1 9 inch pie crust of choice pastry graham cracker or cookie crust
- 2 cups milk of choice (You can use Unsweetened Almond Milk)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped Cream or Can use Cool Whip
- 1 cup heavy cream Can also use Cool Whip as a shortcut for fresh whipped cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Optional: butterscotch chips or caramel or butterscotch sauce on top
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt until mixed well on medium-high heat.
- Cook until the pudding is thick, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or so.
- Once the pudding has thickened, turn off the heat and add the vanilla extract and butter, mixing until the butter is melted.
- Pour the butterscotch pudding into the pie crust and place in fridge covered with saran wrap or foil.
- Top or pipe with whipped cream before serving or after pie has cooled.
- Pie can be stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
- Whipped Cream
- Using a hand mixer, whip together the heavy cream and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Top or pipe with whipped cream before serving or after pie has cooled.
- Pie can be stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 166IUCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.3mg