Description
A rich, creamy Southern classic, Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie features a smooth, caramel-like filling made from butter, brown sugar, and milk, all nestled in a pre-baked pie crust for the perfect comforting dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Continue stirring as the mixture cooks and thickens, about 5–8 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Temper them by adding a small amount of the hot mixture while whisking continuously.
- Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook while stirring until the filling thickens to a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top.
- Cool the pie at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
Notes
- Add whipped cream on top for extra lightness.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans or sea salt for added texture.
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper butterscotch flavor.
- Let a slice sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
