1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium saucepan whisk together:
- sugar
- cornstarch
- salt
3️⃣ Add Milk and Cream
Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth.
4️⃣ Cook the Filling
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cook for 6–8 minutes until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard.
5️⃣ Add Butter and Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in:
- butter
- vanilla extract
Mix until completely smooth.
6️⃣ Fill the Pie Crust
Pour the warm custard filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
7️⃣ Add the Topping
Drizzle melted butter over the top.
Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and sugar.
8️⃣ Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes until the top forms a light golden surface.
9️⃣ Cool
Allow the pie to cool for 2 hours so the filling sets properly.
🍽️ Serve
Slice and serve at room temperature or chilled.
It pairs wonderfully with:
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh berries
✨ Tips for the Best Sugar Cream Pie
- Stir constantly to keep the filling smooth and lump-free.
- Use heavy cream for the richest flavor.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🥧 The famous Amish Sugar Cream Pie recipe (extra creamy)
🍮 Old-Fashioned Custard Pie
🍯 Buttermilk Pie — another Southern classic dessert.
