Description
Sugar cream pie is a delightful dessert that embodies creamy sweetness and nostalgic charm. This easy-to-make pie features a velvety filling made from simple ingredients, set in a golden crust that can be enjoyed warm or chilled. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights, each bite offers a taste of tradition and happiness, evoking fond memories with every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 pre-baked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a store-bought crust, blind bake it for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream while continuously whisking until thickened (about 5-7 minutes) and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from heat and mix in butter and vanilla extract until melted.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg