Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie: The Best Homemade Indulgence
Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie is a deliciously rich dessert that combines smooth butterscotch flavors with a buttery crust, making it the ultimate indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 prepared pie crust
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and temper with the warm mixture. Pour back into the saucepan.
- Cook for an additional minute while whisking, then remove from heat.
- Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- This pie can be topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- It is best served cold and can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg