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Old-Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie Recipe

Old-Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie Recipe

Silky, vanilla-kissed sugar cream sets inside a flaky crust for a nostalgic, custardy dessert. A dusting of nutmeg finishes every slice.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 9 oz pie dough, rolled into a 9-inch shell
  • 1.125 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.125 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 2.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 2.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp edges.
  • Line crust with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Remove foil and weights. Bake 3 minutes more. Reduce oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
  • Slowly whisk in heavy cream and milk until smooth and lump-free.
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until thick and bubbling, 6–8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Whisk in butter and vanilla until silky and glossy.
  • Pour filling into warm crust. Smooth the top and dust lightly with nutmeg.
  • Bake at 350°F until edges are set and center jiggles slightly, 22–28 minutes.
  • Cool 1 hour on a rack. Chill at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

For a caramelized finish, sprinkle a spoonful of sugar over the cooled pie and gently torch until glassy. Prefer richer texture? Swap the milk for more heavy cream. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; serve cold or at cool room temperature.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Old-Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.