Description
Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie is a creamy, comforting Southern classic made with simple pantry ingredients. Rich brown sugar and butter create a velvety custard that’s perfect for any gathering or holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Base:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Bake the pie crust and let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Cook until smooth and bubbly.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, milk, and salt.
- Slowly add the milk mixture to the brown sugar base, whisking constantly.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened (8–10 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into crust, cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate 4+ hours until set.
Notes
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Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor.
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Stir constantly to avoid curdling.
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Try with a graham or gingersnap crust for variation.
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Optional: Add whipped cream or toasted meringue topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 370