Description
Indulge in the rich, molasses-filled goodness of Shoofly Pie with this classic Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. A sweet treat perfect for gatherings or simply satisfying your dessert cravings.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Filling:
- 1 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- Make the Filling: Whisk molasses and water. Add baking soda, salt, and beaten egg.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour filling into crust. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool pie completely before slicing.
Notes
- Shoofly pie can be served warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.
- This recipe results in a gooey molasses layer, known as a ‘wet-bottom’ pie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
