Name: Hillbilly Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients: 1 pre-made pie crust; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 3 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon butter

Description

Hillbilly Pie is a comforting and nostalgic dessert featuring a creamy, sweet custard filling nestled in a flaky pre-made pie crust. With a perfect balance of brown and white sugars, and a smooth vanilla flavor, this pie is baked to a golden finish and served cooled, delivering a rich, melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

1 pre-made pie crust

Filling

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter

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Instructions

Preheat and bake crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pre-made pie crust into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes or until it turns golden and slightly crisp.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, and cornstarch ensuring they are well blended before adding liquids.
Add milk gradually: Slowly whisk in the whole milk into the sugar-cornstarch mixture until the mixture is completely smooth with no lumps.
Cook filling: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent lumps or burning. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency, which usually takes several minutes.
Incorporate egg yolks and flavors: Remove the saucepan from heat. Whisk in the three egg yolks, vanilla extract, and butter thoroughly until the filling is smooth and homogeneous.
Fill and bake pie: Pour the custard filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is fully set.
Cool before serving: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack to room temperature before slicing and serving to ensure the filling firms up nicely.

Notes

For best results, use fresh whole milk and fresh egg yolks.
Be sure to stir constantly when cooking the filling to avoid lumps and prevent scorching.
You can serve the pie chilled or at room temperature according to preference.
Adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top after baking can enhance the flavor.
Use a deep dish pie pan if possible to accommodate the custard filling properly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American Southern