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Honey Custard Pie

This honey custard pie is rich, creamy, and gently sweetened with honey and brown sugar. The smooth custard filling is baked in a buttery pie crust and topped with flaky sea salt for the perfect finish. It’s an elegant dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pie crust refrigerated or homemade
  • 4 large egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 2 1/2 cups 600 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup 150 g packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup 45 g cornstarch, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Method
 

  1. Press pie crust into an 8- or 9-inch pie pan and chill while preparing filling.
  2. In a saucepan, combine cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Stir constantly over medium heat until it boils and thickens slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks.
  5. Slowly add a bit of the hot cream to temper, then combine fully.
  6. Return egg mixture to saucepan, stir, and add honey and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/honey-custard-pie/

Notes

  • The pie will puff during baking and settle as it cools—that’s perfectly normal.
  • Use local honey if possible for the freshest flavor.
  • For an extra-smooth filling, strain the custard before pouring into the crust.