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Sugar Cream Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie (8 servings)

Description

This classic Sugar Cream Pie is a comforting dessert featuring a creamy, sweet custard filling made with milk, sugar, and butter, nestled in a flaky 9-inch pie crust. The filling is gently cooked on the stovetop until luscious and thick, then baked briefly for a perfectly bubbling finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. A traditional Midwest favorite, this pie offers a simple yet indulgent treat that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • One 9-inch refrigerated pie crust, or homemade all-butter pie crust

Filling

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, diced into small cubes

Topping

  • Cinnamon, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Prick the refrigerated pie crust multiple times with a fork and place it directly on the oven rack. Bake for about 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove and set aside to cool. Alternatively, use your favorite scratch-made all-butter pie crust.
  2. Make the filling: In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking nearly continuously for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts bubbling. Increase whisking frequency near the end to prevent browning on the bottom.
  3. Add butter and finish filling: Add the cubed unsalted butter to the thickened mixture and whisk until melted and incorporated. Allow the filling to boil gently for 1 to 2 minutes to fully cook and thicken.
  4. Fill pie and pre-bake: Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Note that there will be approximately 1 1/2 cups of filling left over, which can be enjoyed as pudding or used to make additional tarts. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C).
  5. Bake the pie: Place the pie tin on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until the filling bubbles gently near the edge.

Notes

  • Pricking the pie crust prevents bubbling and ensures even baking.
  • Whisking continuously during the filling cooking process is key to avoid lumps and prevent burning.
  • The extra filling can be refrigerated and enjoyed as custard pudding or used to make smaller pies or tarts.
  • Sprinkling cinnamon on top adds a warm, aromatic touch that complements the sweetness.
  • Use unsalted butter to control salt levels in the recipe more precisely.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/sugar-cream-pie-recipe/