Description
This Salted Honey Pie is a decadent dessert with a rich honey-sweetened filling balanced by a touch of flaky sea salt. Encased in a flaky pre-baked pie crust, the filling combines melted butter, sugar, cornmeal, honey, eggs, cream, vinegar, and vanilla for a smooth, silky custard that bakes to a luscious texture with a slightly jiggle in the center. Perfectly chilled before serving, the pie offers a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors that will impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked (homemade or store-bought)
Filling
- 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
Topping
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your salted honey pie.
- Mix the base ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, cornmeal, and salt until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Add remaining filling ingredients: Incorporate the honey, eggs, heavy cream, white vinegar, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Whisk thoroughly until the filling becomes silky and fully blended.
- Fill the crust: Pour the luscious honey filling evenly into the pre-baked 9-inch pie crust, ensuring a smooth surface.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Monitor closely; the edges should be set while the center still jiggles slightly. If the pie crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool and chill: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set the filling.
- Finish with flaky sea salt: Just before serving, sprinkle the top of the pie with flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet and salty contrast in each bite.
Notes
- Using a pre-baked pie crust prevents sogginess and ensures a crisp base.
- Keep an eye on the pie during baking to avoid overbrowning the crust; use foil as needed.
- The vinegar helps balance the richness and enhances the flavor complexity.
- For best texture and flavor, chill the pie thoroughly before slicing.
- Flaky sea salt adds the perfect finishing touch—don’t skip it!
