Description
A classic sugar cream pie with a smooth and creamy filling, enveloped in a flaky crust and topped with a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the filling: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt over medium heat. Stir continuously.
- Cook until thickened: Stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5-10 minutes.
- Fill the pie crust: Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the pie: Place it in the oven for 25-30 minutes until edges are firm and center remains creamy.
- Cool completely: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
- Add the finishing touch: Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the pie a day in advance to chill in the refrigerator for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg