Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth, then cook until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and temper with a bit of the hot mixture before adding back to the pan.
- Stir in butter and vanilla, then pour into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator until set.
- Serve topped with whipped cream.
Notes
- For an extra flavor twist, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg