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Salted Honey Pie

Salted Honey Pie: A Creamy Southern Delight You’ll Love

Salted Honey Pie is a delightful Southern dessert that combines creamy custard with honey and sea salt for a perfect balance of flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought
For the Filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar can be adjusted based on preference
  • ¼ cup cornmeal fine grind
  • ¼ teaspoon salt can be omitted if desired
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice both options work well
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup honey preferably wildflower or clover
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream
For Topping
  • flaky sea salt to sprinkle on top just before serving

Equipment

  • Pie dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Salted Honey Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust in a pie dish and line with parchment paper. Fill with pie weights or dried beans and blind bake for 12–15 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, cornmeal, and salt until smooth. Add the white vinegar or lemon juice, vanilla extract, and honey, stirring until well blended.
  3. Crack the three large eggs into the bowl, incorporating them one at a time while whisking vigorously after each addition. Gently fold in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Carefully pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–50 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  5. Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to firm the custard.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle a generous pinch of flaky sea salt over the top. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use quality honey for the best flavor. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a silky custard. Blind baking prevents a soggy crust.

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