BEST Sugar Cream Pie Recipe (Hoosier Pie)

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked and cooled
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 6 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract (Madagascar vanilla is best)
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar (or Turbinado Sugar)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon is best)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly grated is best)

Instructions

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   Preheat your oven to 350°F.

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   In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar,...: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk the mixture thoroughly until the cornstarch dissolves completely.

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   Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook...: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to bubble gently. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Be patient and continue stirring to prevent scorching or lump formation.

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   Once the mixture has thickened, remove the saucepan...: Once the mixture has thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the melted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

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   Pour the thickened cream mixture into the pre-baked...: Pour the thickened cream mixture into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

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   In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar,...: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to make the spiced sugar topping. Mix well.

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   Drizzle the melted butter over the top of...: Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the filling. Sprinkle the spiced sugar topping evenly over the pie's surface, covering the cream filling.

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   Place the pie on the middle rack of...: Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the pie filling have set. The center of the pie should still be slightly jiggly.

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   After the initial baking time, remove the pie...: After the initial baking time, remove the pie from the oven and adjust the oven setting to broil. Place the pie back in the oven, positioning it on a rack about 6 inches below the broiler. Broil the pie for 1-3 minutes, or until the sugar topping is caramelized and bubbly. Keep a close eye on the pie during this process to prevent burning.

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    Remove the pie from the oven and allow...: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. As the pie cools, the filling will continue to set.

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    Once the pie has reached room temperature, cover...: Once the pie has reached room temperature, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to fully set and the flavors to meld.

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    When ready to serve, remove the pie from...: When ready to serve, remove the pie from the refrigerator and let it sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to make slicing easier. Use a sharp knife to cut the pie into individual servings. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!