When your sugar pie has been extra sweet, you need to show them the love! Whip ’em up a nice slice of this Sweet Sugar Cream Pie and they’ll surely know just how much they mean to you. This creamy, buttery, chilled treat is rich with custard flavors and brings the perfect hint of warm spice, thanks to a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. They’ll feel so much joy and delight with every taste… the sweetness will never stop! Sweet Sugar Cream Pie is sure to bring the love every single time!
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust dough, unbaked
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- cinnamon, optional, to taste, for topping
Directions
Step 1 –Adjust the oven rack to the lower position.
Step 2 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 3 –Roll the pie crust dough out to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
Step 4 –Line the bottom of the pie crust dough with foil and fill it with dried beans or pie weights.
Step 5 –Bake the pie crust on the lower rack for 15 minutes.
Step 6 –Remove the beans from the pie crust and discard the foil.
Step 7 –Bake the pie crust until it starts to brown and is almost baked, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 8 –Let the pie crust cool on a wire rack.
Step 9 –Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
Step 10 –While the pie crust is cooling, in a large saucepan, whisk the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, and the cornstarch together.
Step 11 –Whisk the half-and-half into the sugar mixture.
Step 12 –Bring the sugar mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Step 13 –Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the sugar mixture until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
Step 14 –Transfer the filling mixture from the heat and immediately stir in the butter and the vanilla.
Step 15 –Pour the filling into the pie crust and sprinkle with the cinnamon.
Step 16 –Bake the pie until the crust is golden-brown and the filling is set, about 20 minutes. Cover the pie crust with foil if it begins to brown too quickly.
Step 17 –Transfer the pie to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 18 –Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
Step 19 –Slice and serve.
