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Creamy Salted Honey Pie

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This Creamy Salted Honey Pie features a flaky homemade crust and a silky, floral honey custard filling, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for gatherings, holidays, or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4–6 tbsp ice water
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp cornmeal
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Add cold, cubed butter.
  2. Cut butter into flour using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Drizzle in ice water, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Add more water if needed.
  4. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan, trim excess, and crimp edges.
  6. Prick base with a fork, cover with parchment, and fill with baking weights or dried beans.
  7. Bake crust at 375°F for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, bake 5 minutes more until golden. Cool slightly.
  8. Whisk together honey, heavy cream, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
  9. Add eggs, cornmeal, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  10. Pour filling into pre-baked crust. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  11. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly wobbly.
  12. Shield crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
  13. Remove from oven and cool completely for about 2 hours.
  14. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Keep butter and dough cold for a flaky crust. Blind bake the crust to prevent sogginess. Use room-temperature eggs for a smooth filling. Sprinkle sea salt just before serving for best flavor. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour, coconut cream, and vegan butter. Pie is best served at room temperature and keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days.

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