Butterscotch Cream Pie

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This recipe has been a favorite of mine and my family for over 50 years. The meringue topping with the butterscotch filling makes for a very rich dessert; eat it warm. YUM!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups milk

  • cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 6 egg whites

  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush pie crust lightly with egg white to seal. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until light brown and crisp. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar and salt; set aside. In the top of a double boiler over medium heat, scald the milk while stirring with a whisk. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened; remove from heat.

  3. Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Stir in 1/3 of the milk mixture, whisking constantly, to temper the yolks. Pour the yolk mixture back into the pan. Return to the stove and cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Pour into baked pie crust.

  4. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown in spots.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

346 Calories
15g Fat
47g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 346
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 298mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 108mg 8%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 213mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.