Salted Honey Pie (Print)

A luscious custard pie blending caramelized honey with sea salt in a flaky butter crust - sweet, salty, and utterly irresistible.

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1 pie crust (refrigerated or homemade)

→ Filling

02 - 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
03 - 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) heavy whipping cream
04 - 2/3 cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar
05 - 1/3 cup (45 g) cornstarch, sifted
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) honey
08 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Topping

09 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# Directions:

01 - Place unbaked pie crust in either a deep dish 8-inch pie pan or a 9-inch pie pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling to ensure the crust stays cold.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine heavy whipping cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Set over medium heat and stir constantly until mixture reaches a rolling boil and begins to thicken slightly.
03 - Remove cream mixture from heat. Gradually ladle small amounts of the hot cream mixture into the beaten egg yolks while whisking constantly. Continue adding cream until eggs are fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with remaining cream. Stir until well combined, then add honey and vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly to incorporate.
05 - Pour the custard mixture into the chilled pie crust, spreading evenly to avoid air pockets.
06 - Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, until the filling bubbles up and the top begins to brown. The center may still appear slightly jiggly.
07 - Allow pie to cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then refrigerate until completely chilled and firm.
08 - Just before serving, sprinkle a generous amount of flaky sea salt over the top of the pie to enhance the sweet-salty flavor profile.
09 - Slice the chilled pie into 8-10 portions and serve cold. The custard should be smooth and creamy with a perfect balance of sweetness and salt.

# Notes:

01 - For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk.
02 - Experiment with different honey varieties such as clover, wildflower, or lavender for unique flavor profiles.
03 - A homemade pie crust will enhance the overall flavor, but store-bought works well for convenience.
04 - This pie pairs wonderfully with coffee, dessert wine, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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