Description
A luscious, creamy custard pie infused with golden honey and topped with flaky sea salt. This Salted Honey Pie strikes the perfect balance between sweet and salty, with a silky texture and rich, buttery flavor that makes it an unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked (homemade or store-bought)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup honey
3 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, cornmeal, and salt until smooth.
- Add the honey, eggs, heavy cream, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully blended and silky.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly. Cover the crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Let the pie cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt.
Notes
For deeper flavor, brown the butter before adding it to the filling.
Add a teaspoon of orange or lemon zest for a citrusy lift.
Infuse the cream with a sprig of rosemary or thyme for an herbal note.
A pinch of cinnamon or ground ginger can add cozy autumn warmth.
Top with crushed roasted nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
