Description
Luscious No-Bake Butterscotch Pie brings creamy caramel notes from classic Southern dessert traditions. Smooth graham cracker crust and rich butterscotch pudding create an irresistible dessert you can savor in minutes without heating the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) butterscotch instant pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold whole milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Butterscotch chips
- Shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a uniform mixture, then firmly press into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring complete bottom and side coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify.
- Butterscotch Base: In a saucepan, blend brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually introduce milk while stirring, creating a smooth liquid. Heat over medium temperature, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles gently.
- Egg Integration: Whisk egg yolks separately, then carefully temper by streaming hot butterscotch mixture into them while whisking vigorously. Return the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan, stirring consistently and cooking until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat and incorporate butter and vanilla extract, stirring until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Allow filling to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Pie Assembly: Pour the lukewarm filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Let rest briefly at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.
- Chilling and Garnishing: Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight until fully set. Before serving, adorn with a generous layer of whipped cream and optional butterscotch chips for added visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Crust Compression Technique: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling and ensure a solid, compact base that holds together when sliced.
- Temperature Control for Filling: Maintain medium heat while stirring continuously to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, thick butterscotch consistency without burning.
- Egg Tempering Precision: Slowly stream hot mixture into egg yolks while whisking rapidly to prevent scrambling and create a silky, uniform filling texture.
- Chilling Strategy: Allow minimum 4-hour refrigeration to set filling completely, with overnight chilling recommended for optimal flavor development and perfect slice presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg