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Honey Pie

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An easy and nostalgic honey pie featuring a creamy custard filling and a perfectly baked crust.

Ingredients

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  • Homemade pie crust (or store-bought refrigerated pie dough)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup pure honey
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
  • Honey for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pie crust as outlined. Chill it for at least one hour.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
  3. Roll the pie crust into a 9-inch circle and fit it into your pie dish, trimming the edges and fluting them. Prick the bottom with a fork and line it with parchment paper, filling it with pie weights.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment and bake for an additional 8 minutes until the crust is light golden brown.
  5. Heat the milk and cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
  6. Whisk together the eggs, honey, both sugars, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl.
  7. Gradually drizzle the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs. Then, return the mixture to the saucepan.
  8. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon (about 8 minutes).
  9. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F. Pour the thickened custard into the hot pie crust and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains jiggy.
  10. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for about 2 hours.
  11. Slice and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  12. Before serving, add a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of honey if desired.

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality honey for the best flavor. Don’t rush the tempering process to ensure a smooth custard.

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