Are you on the lookout for the perfect pie recipe to impress your guests? Look no further than this old-fashioned sugar pie recipe from Divas Can Cook! Although it may seem simple, trust me, it tastes amazing. Don’t confuse this with chess pie or custard pie, as it is different. This type of pie does not contain eggs, and the filling is made on the stovetop. If you serve just one slice to your guests, they’ll be asking for seconds or even thirds!
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For the best results, use homemade pie crust for this recipe. It’s very easy to make and tastes better than store-bought crusts. To make the filling, you’ll only need 6 simple ingredients: sugar, whipping cream, butter, cornstarch, salt, and vanilla extract. The coconut extract is optional, but it does add a nice flavor to the pie. And, to top it all off, sprinkle it with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Your pie won’t be complete without it!
Classic Sugar Cream Pie Ingredients
For the pie crust (makes 2):
- 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/2 cup of butter-flavored shortening (cold)
- 1/2 cup of cold water
For the filling:
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- salt
- 2 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of coconut extract (optional)
Cinnamon-sugar topping:
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
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How to Make Sugar Cream Pie At Home
Step 1:
Make the pie crust. Whisk flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl, then cut in the butter and shortening until the mixture becomes large crumbs.
Step 2:
Stir in the water until a dough forms, then gently knead to incorporate all dry ingredients.
Step 3:
Divide the dough into two balls (equal in size) and flatten into a disk. Wrap each one with plastic wrap and chill for about 1 to 3 hours.
Step 4:
Once they are ready, roll one pie dough out and place into a greased 9-inch deep glass pie plate. Put some pie weight on top of the crust and bake in a 400F preheated oven for about 30 to 35 minutes, removing the weight halfway through. Once done, set it aside while you prepare the filling.
Step 5:
Make the filling. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt, in a large pot, then gently pour in the heavy whipping cream. Turn the heat to medium, and stir constantly until all sugar is dissolved.
Step 6:
Continuously stir until it begins to thicken, then reduce the heat to prevent it from simmering or boiling.
Step 7:
Stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and coconut extract to the mixture, then let it cool until it has the same texture of a firm pudding.
Step 8:
Transfer the mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
Step 9:
Brush the melted butter over the surface of the filling. Combine sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the pie.
Old-Fashioned Sugar Pie Recipe
