Caramelized Honey Pie – A Modern Dessert with Old-Soul Flavor
A rich and bold custard pie made with deeply caramelized honey, baked into a buttery crust and finished with a hint of sea salt. A sophisticated twist on classic pie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Crust:
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1 all-butter 9-inch pie crust, blind-baked
Burnt Honey Filling:
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¾ cup honey
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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¾ cup heavy cream
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3 large eggs
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1 tbsp cornstarch or 2 tsp fine cornmeal
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Burn honey in saucepan until deep amber. Remove from heat.
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Stir in melted butter and warm cream.
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In separate bowl, whisk eggs, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt.
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Slowly add honey mixture to eggs. Strain.
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Pour into baked crust. Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are set, center jiggles.
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Cool, chill 2+ hours before serving. Garnish as desired.
Notes
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Use high-quality honey for best flavor.
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Don’t skip straining for a silky filling.
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Serve with whipped cream or yogurt and flaky salt.