Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups milk
- 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie shell
- 1/4 cup butterscotch morsels, plus more for topping
- Whipped cream, recipe follows
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt. Slowly add milk, constantly stirring until it thickens.
In a separate bowl temper 2 egg yolks by whisking in a small amount of hot mixture to bowl. Whisk in the eggs and add the butter and vanilla. Allow to cook for a few minutes.
Pour into a dish and refrigerate, allowing to cool. When ready, fill pie shell with butterscotch mixture.
Mix the butterscotch morsels into the whipped cream. Cover pie and garnish with more butterscotch morsels.
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Using a hand mixer, whip together the heavy cream and sugar until light and fluffy.
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By mknotek2
Sugar Grove, OH
on November 10, 2012
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What's with the color? Paula's was that bright rusty, butterscotch
color and mine turned out "tannish". Was disappointed to say the
least. Custard filling does NOT call for butterscotch morsels. Where did you get that idea??? will NOT make this again.
By KelseyGiada71400
on September 12, 2012
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it is very tasty. Very simplie. low calories.
By MJH's mom
Morristown, TN
on July 23, 2012
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I thought this pie was terrific. I followed the recipe exactly as it was written, and it turned out beautifully. Lots of compliments from my family! Looking forward to having it again!
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