Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie 🥧✨
Don't lose this classic Southern delight! 😍
Ingredients
For the Butterscotch Filling:
🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter
🍚 1 cup brown sugar, packed
🥚 3 large egg yolks
🥄 ¼ cup cornstarch
🥛 2 cups whole milk
🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
🧁 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crust:
🥧 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
For the Topping:
🍦 Whipped cream
🥜 ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Prepare the Butterscotch Filling
• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar until fully dissolved.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt.
• Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
• Slowly pour the warm butter-sugar mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble the Pie
• Pour the warm butterscotch filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
• Smooth the top and let it cool at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set completely.
Garnish & Serve
• Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
• Sprinkle with chopped pecans for extra crunch.
• Slice and enjoy this creamy Southern masterpiece!