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Classic Honey Pie


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

The Classic Honey Pie offers a rich symphony of flavors, featuring a smooth, velvety custard filling sweetened naturally with honey. This traditional dessert is perfect for those who appreciate the nuances of homemade pastries. With its comforting, creamy texture and a hint of vanilla, it’s a timeless treat that conjures warmth and nostalgia with every bite.


Ingredients

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Homemade pie crust, or store-bought refrigerated pie dough
2 cups (480 ml) milk
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
3 large eggs
½ cup (170 g) pure honey
1/3 cup (73 g) light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup (79 g) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream for garnish, optional
Honey for garnish, optional


Instructions

Prepare the pie crust according to the recipe and chill for at least 1 hour. You need only half the dough so freeze the second half for use at a later date.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie crust to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place in pie dish; trim off any excess along the edges. Flute the edges with fingertips. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment paper. Bake for another 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the milk and cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
Whisk the eggs, honey, both sugars, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt together in a medium bowl.
Slowly drizzle the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens and adheres to the spoon, about 8 minutes.
Turn the oven temperature up to 375°F. Pour the thickened custard through a fine-mesh sieve into the hot pie crust and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains jiggly.
Cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Slice and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Just before serving, top with whipped cream and a drizzle of honey if desired.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420