Description
Indulge in the sweet and salty flavors of this Salted Honey Pie, a delightful dessert that balances rich honey custard with a touch of sea salt. With a buttery crust and a creamy filling, this pie is a perfect blend of comforting and unique tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornmeal
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup honey
3 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Flaked sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, cornmeal, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir in honey, then whisk in eggs one at a time. Add heavy cream and vinegar, mix until smooth.
- Bake the pie: Pour the filling into the crust. Bake for 45–50 minutes until set. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours. Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use dark wildflower or buckwheat honey.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with whipped cream or crème fraîche.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
