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Sugar Cream Pie

Irresistible Sugar Cream Pie That Melts in Your Mouth

This Sugar Cream Pie is a nostalgic delight that melts in your mouth, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour For a flaky, tender crust.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Chilled and diced for richness.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Adds sweetness to the crust.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
  • 6 tablespoons ice water To keep the dough cool.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Main ingredient for sweetness.
  • 2 cups heavy cream Provides creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
  • 2 whole eggs For custard consistency.
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg Optional spice for flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • Pie dish
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Prepare the Pie Crust
  1. Combine flour, butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Mix until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water until dough holds together. Shape into a disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Roll Out the Dough
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out dough to a 12-inch circle, transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, and trim edges. Poke bottom with a fork and freeze.
Make the Cream Filling
  1. Whisk together sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and eggs in a bowl until smooth. Add nutmeg if desired.
Fill and Bake the Pie
  1. Pour filling into chilled crust. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden around edges.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider preparing the crust and filling a day in advance for better flavor and ease on the day of serving.

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