Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie Recipe
Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie is warm, sweet and full of rich flavor. This pie feels like a hug in every bite. The filling is creamy and smooth and the crust adds the perfect crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Heat the Butter
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Keep the heat low so the butter does not burn quickly.
Add Brown Sugar
- Add brown sugar to the butter. Stir until it melts fully and turns smooth and glossy.
Mix Cornstarch and Milk
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch with a little milk. Stir until no lumps remain inside.
Add Milk to the Pan
- Pour the rest of the milk into the sugar mix. Keep stirring to avoid burning at the bottom.
Add Cornstarch Mix
- Add the cornstarch mixture slowly. Stir well until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
Temper the Egg Yolks
- Add some warm mixture to the egg yolks. Stir to warm them without cooking them too fast.
Add Yolks Back
- Pour the warm yolk mix back into the pan. Stir nonstop until the filling becomes smooth.
Add Vanilla
- Remove the pan from heat. Add vanilla and stir. The filling will smell sweet and warm.
Fill the Pie Crust
- Pour the butterscotch filling into the pie crust. Spread evenly with a spatula for smoothness.
Chill the Pie
- Place the pie in the fridge. Chill for three hours until firm and ready to slice.
Notes
- Use fresh brown sugar for better flavor.
- Stir the filling nonstop.
- Always temper the egg yolks.
- Do not leave lumps in the cornstarch mix.
- Chill the pie fully before slicing.