Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
- In a double boiler, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and milk. Stir constantly over medium heat for about 20 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Whisk in the beaten egg yolks and continue cooking and stirring until thick and pudding-like.
- While cooking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove filling from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie crust. Bake for 5 minutes, just until the top begins to brown.
- Let the pie cool completely, then refrigerate for a few hours before serving to allow the filling to fully set.
Notes
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Add a whipped cream or meringue topping for a special finish.
- Reduce milk to 1¾ cups for a firmer filling.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, spiced twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Double Boiler
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
