Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of nutmeg
For the topping:
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, crimp the edges as desired, and prick the bottom with a fork. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and milk until smooth. Add the butter pieces.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Sprinkle the top lightly with ground cinnamon.
- Bake at 325°F (165°C) for about 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the filling mixture.
- Ensure the pie is completely cool before slicing for clean cuts.
- This pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Midwestern)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Sugar Cream Pie, Indiana Sugar Pie, Cream Pie, Dessert, Holiday Pie