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Butterscotch Pie

Irresistibly Creamy Butterscotch Pie for Every Sweet Tooth

Indulge in a creamy Butterscotch Pie, a nostalgic dessert that delights with its rich flavors and easy preparation.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Biscoff or Speculoos Cookies Crushed
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Filling
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Frothy
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Water Can be replaced with milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Essential for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Or arrowroot starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Or lactose-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Or vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Ensure freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Adjust sweetness as desired
  • Crushed Biscoff or Pecans For garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Crush 1.5 cups of Biscoff or Speculoos cookies. Mix with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Let it cool completely.
Prepare the Caramel
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1/4 cup of water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it boil until amber, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream until smooth.
Make the Filling
  1. In another saucepan, whisk together 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add 2 cups of whole milk while whisking. Cook until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the caramel and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
Temper the Eggs
  1. Beat 3 egg yolks until frothy. Gradually add some hot filling to the yolks, whisking constantly. Pour back into the saucepan and heat again, stirring until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Pour the filling into the cooled Biscoff crust, smooth it out, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to set.
Make Topping
  1. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread evenly over the chilled pie.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Garnish with crushed Biscoff cookies or chopped pecans before serving. Enjoy your Butterscotch Pie chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Whisk thoroughly to avoid lumps. Ensure the caramel is closely monitored while cooking. Do not skip the chilling step for best flavor and texture.

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