Description
Creamy Indiana sugar cream pie whisks you through Hoosier culinary traditions with its silky custard and rustic charm. Sweet comfort meets classic Midwestern baking, inviting you to savor each delectable slice of pure Indiana comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups 2% milk (470 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed (113 grams)
- 1 cup sugar (200 grams)
Thickening Agents:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (30 grams)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crust:
- 1 single pie crust dough
Instructions
- Activate the oven to a scorching 450F, preparing for a delectable pie creation.
- Skillfully roll pie dough into a delicate 1/8-inch circular shape, nestling it gently into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Carefully trim pastry edges to a precise 1/2 inch, craft an elegant fluted rim, then refrigerate for a crisp 30-minute rest.
- Shield the delicate crust with a double layer of aluminum foil, strategically placing pie weights to maintain its pristine shape.
- Position pie on the lower oven rack, baking for 15-20 minutes until edges transform into a light golden hue.
- Gently remove weights and foil, returning the crust to the oven for an additional 3-6 minutes to achieve a perfectly bronzed bottom.
- Allow crust to cool momentarily while reducing oven temperature to 375F.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, creating a smooth foundation for the filling.
- Incorporate milk, stirring until uniformly blended, then bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, continuously stirring for 2 minutes until mixture thickens substantially.
- Remove from heat, folding in butter and vanilla to enhance the filling’s rich, creamy texture.
- Lovingly pour the silky mixture into the prepared crust, delicately dusting the surface with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a beautiful golden transformation.
- Allow pie to cool completely, then refrigerate to set and intensify its decadent flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent soggy crust by blind baking the pie shell thoroughly, ensuring a crispy base that holds the creamy filling perfectly.
- Whisk cornstarch and sugar completely before adding milk to eliminate lumps and create silky smooth filling texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and consistent custard-like consistency throughout the pie.
- For dietary modifications, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk for lactose-free version, and use gluten-free pie crust to accommodate different nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg