Butterscotch Cream Pie

Name: Butterscotch Cream Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 1 9-inch pie
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 egg whites; ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Rating: 4.45 stars

22 Ratings
18 Reviews
12 Photos

This recipe has been a favorite of mine and my family for over 50 years. The meringue topping with the butterscotch filling makes for a very rich dessert; eat it warm. YUM!

By Colleen

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9-inch pie

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush pie crust lightly with egg white to seal. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until light brown and crisp. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar and salt; set aside. In the top of a double boiler over medium heat, scald the milk while stirring with a whisk. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened; remove from heat.
Step 3

Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Stir in 1/3 of the milk mixture, whisking constantly, to temper the yolks. Pour the yolk mixture back into the pan. Return to the stove and cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Pour into baked pie crust.
Step 4

In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown in spots.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

346 calories; protein 7.7g 16% DV; carbohydrates 46.6g 15% DV; fat 14.7g 23% DV; cholesterol 93.1mg 31% DV; sodium 297.7mg 12% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (18)

Most helpful positive review

SHIRLS H

09/13/2003

I used pillsbury crusts and added a little more brown sugar. I also added vanilla to the meringue. It turned out very good. If you like butterscotch this is worth a try Read More

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(21)

Most helpful critical review

Nani

01/19/2016

I did not make any changes and though I let the pudding cook with bubbles for over 5 minutes before adding egg yolks the texture and taste detected the flour. I would not make this recipe again. Read More

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(2)

22 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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SHIRLS H

09/13/2003

I used pillsbury crusts and added a little more brown sugar. I also added vanilla to the meringue. It turned out very good. If you like butterscotch this is worth a try Read More

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(21)

katwalk

08/02/2005

This is a great recipe ! Slice 2 bananas into cooked crust, pour in butterscotch filling.... top with whipped cream........ it is the best 'Banana Cream Pie' you'll ever have ! Read More

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(19)

tina

02/10/2009

easy beautiful and.. Delicious! Read More

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(14)

Rhonda

03/24/2011

This is an amazing recipe. Cook on med-low and no double boilder is needed. Tastes just like the old fashioned Butterscotch Pies from long ago. Read More

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(9)

Bonnie Cramer

10/26/2010

I was hoping that this would be like my grandma's recipe - and it was similar but not the same. Overall the recipe is good - the texture is nice. It is not overly sweet - in fact if I were to make it again I would probably add 1/4-1/2 cup of brown sugar as I like my Butterscotch Pie really sweet. I followed the ingredients exactly and only changed the process (I did not use a double boiler - just used a pot and stirred the whole time - tempering the eggs and adding them at the appropriate time.) I took the pie to a party and everyone liked it. My custard did weep a bit and the meringue shrunk and wept (although it was touching all around) so it was not pretty - but tasted good! Read More

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ed33

12/04/2011

This is a great butterscotch cream pie! I've started making it for family thanksgiving for the past few years! It turns out beautifully and tastes delicious. Didn't change a thing! Don't be shy to make it...it isn't as complicate or difficult as it may look. Just take your time and watch the meringue in the oven so it doesn't over bake. Read More

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lgdriskill

01/05/2013

YUM. This came out super perfect. The only addition I had to the instructions was to cool the filling slightly before you add to the pie crust this way your crust will not get mushy. Thanks so much for this super recipe! I made if for Christmas for my father in law who loved it! Read More

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yvonnemoreno

01/31/2011

This pie is the tried and true Butterscotch Cream Pie!! Read More

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(3)

Walter Schuppan

11/23/2017

What ever you do, do not let any of the yolk or any other fatty substance into the meringue. Wash all utensils and the bowl before whisking. Even a little yolk ruins the meringue.#2 make sure the pie filling is good and thick. Also, the pie filling should still be hot when you cover with the meringue. All lessons learned on the first try. Read More

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Nani

01/19/2016

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Nutritional Information

Butterscotch Cream Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 346.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 16 %

carbohydrates: 15 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 23 %

saturated fat: 30 %

cholesterol: 31 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 20 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c:

folate: 10 %

calcium: 11 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 12 %

thiamin: 16 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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SHIRLS H

09/13/2003

I used pillsbury crusts and added a little more brown sugar. I also added vanilla to the meringue. It turned out very good. If you like butterscotch this is worth a try

Helpful

(21)

katwalk

08/02/2005

This is a great recipe ! Slice 2 bananas into cooked crust, pour in butterscotch filling.... top with whipped cream........ it is the best 'Banana Cream Pie' you'll ever have !

Helpful

(19)

tina

02/10/2009

easy beautiful and.. Delicious!

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(14)

Rhonda

03/24/2011

This is an amazing recipe. Cook on med-low and no double boilder is needed. Tastes just like the old fashioned Butterscotch Pies from long ago.

Helpful

(9)

Bonnie Cramer

10/26/2010

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(8)

ed33

12/04/2011

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(7)

lgdriskill

01/05/2013

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yvonnemoreno

01/31/2011

This pie is the tried and true Butterscotch Cream Pie!!

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(3)

Walter Schuppan

11/23/2017

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Nani

01/19/2016

I did not make any changes and though I let the pudding cook with bubbles for over 5 minutes before adding egg yolks the texture and taste detected the flour. I would not make this recipe again.

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(2)