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Salted Honey Pie

Salted Honey Pie: Sweet-Salty Bliss to Elevate Desserts

This Salted Honey Pie is a delightful dessert with a balance of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pie Crust Homemade or store-bought, blind baked.
For the Custard Filling
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted and slightly cooled.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • ¼ cup Cornmeal (fine grind) Use fine grind for smooth texture.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness of honey.
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar or Lemon Juice Opt for lemon for a tangy twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best flavor.
  • ½ cup Honey Preferably wildflower or clover.
  • 3 Large Eggs Use room temperature for better emulsification.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Adds creaminess to the pie.
  • Flaky Sea Salt For topping.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pie weights or dried beans
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salted Honey Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit your 9-inch pie crust into a pie plate, chill, line with foil, and fill with weights. Bake for 12–15 minutes, then remove weights and foil, baking for another 5 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
  2. Whisk together melted butter, sugar, cornmeal, and salt until combined. Add vinegar/lemon juice, vanilla, and honey, stirring well. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each, then stir in heavy cream until smooth.
  3. Pour custard filling into the pre-baked crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–50 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.
  4. Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to set properly.
  5. Before serving, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and cut into slices. Serve alone or with fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling. Blind bake the crust correctly to avoid sogginess. Allow the pie to cool thoroughly before slicing for the best texture.

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