Description
This Salted Whiskey Honey Pie balances the rich sweetness of honey with the warmth of whiskey and a touch of sea salt for an unforgettable dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust
- 1 1/4 cups (175g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (8 tablespoons, 115g) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
- Filling
- 4 ounces (8 tablespoons, 115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup (45g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (240g) honey
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120g) heavy cream or crème fraîche
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, to finish
Instructions
- Pie Crust
- Mix: In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add Butter: Add cubed chilled butter and mix on medium speed until mixture resembles corn kernels.
- Add Water: Add 3 tablespoons ice water and mix on low until dough begins to come together; add final tablespoon if dough is dry.
- Shape: Gather dough by hand, shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll: Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a 14-inch round.
- Fit Dough: Transfer dough to 9-inch pie plate, trim leaving about 1 inch overhang; fold overhang under rim and crimp.
- Chill: Refrigerate pie dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour until firm.
- Filling
- Preheat Oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla.
- Add Honey: Stir in the honey until smooth.
- Temper Eggs: In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs, then gradually whisk in the butter-honey mixture to temper.
- Combine: Stir in heavy cream, vinegar, and bourbon/whiskey if using until fully combined.
- Fill Pie: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until set and top is lightly browned.
- Cool & Chill: Allow pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully firm.
- Serve: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: PT90M
- Cook Time: PT45M
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American