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Butterscotch Cream Pie

Irresistible Butterscotch Cream Pie That Takes No Baking!

This Butterscotch Cream Pie is a no-bake dessert featuring a luscious filling and unique saltine chocolate toffee crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package saltine crackers Provides salty flavor and crunch for the pie crust.
  • 1 cup milk chocolate toffee pieces Enhances the toffee flavor and adds sweetness.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Binds the crust ingredients together and adds richness.
For the Butterscotch Filling
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar Adds deep, caramel-like flavor to the butterscotch.
  • cups heavy cream Used for making butterscotch and whipped cream; adds creaminess.
  • 4 egg yolks Essential for thickening the pudding through custard technique.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Thickening agent for the butterscotch pudding.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor of the butterscotch.
  • a pinch kosher salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
For the Whipped Topping
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Sweetens the whipped cream while helping to stabilize it.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whipped until soft peaks form.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse together saltine crackers and milk chocolate toffee pieces until finely crumbed. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter and mix with the crumb mixture until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into a pie pan, covering the base and sides evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until set. Let cool completely before proceeding.
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  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of dark brown sugar together, stirring until combined and bubbly. Slowly whisk in 1½ cups of heavy cream, continuing to cook the mixture until it thickens and bubbles gently, about 5-7 minutes. Add a pinch of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stirring well. Remove from heat and set aside.
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  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Gradually add about 1 cup of the hot butterscotch mixture to the egg yolks while continuously whisking to temper the eggs and prevent scrambling. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for another 3-5 minutes, until thickened.
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  4. Once thickened, pour the butterscotch pudding into the cooled saltine toffee crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set and chilled.
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  5. In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled butterscotch filling evenly.
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  6. Drizzle any reserved butterscotch sauce over the whipped cream or create swirls. Slice and serve chilled.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the crust cools completely before adding the pudding. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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