Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie is a delightful dessert made with a rich, creamy butterscotch filling and a buttery pie crust. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, and it’s one of Dolly Parton’s personal favorites. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
### Ingredients:
– **For the crust:**
– 1 pre-made pie crust (or make your own from scratch)
– **For the filling:**
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups whole milk
– 3 large egg yolks (beaten)
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional, for extra richness)
– Whipped cream or meringue for topping (optional)
### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the crust:**
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
– If using a store-bought pie crust, follow the directions to pre-bake it slightly for 10-12 minutes until golden. If you’re making your own, roll it out, place it in the pie dish, and bake until golden.
2. **Make the butterscotch filling:**
– In a medium saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, and salt.
– Gradually add in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
– Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken (about 5-7 minutes).
– Once it thickens, remove from heat. Gradually whisk in the beaten egg yolks (to prevent curdling, temper the yolks by adding a bit of the hot mixture before mixing them in).
– Return to heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it becomes a thick pudding consistency.
– Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract (and optional butter flavoring).
3. **Assemble the pie:**
– Pour the butterscotch filling into the prepared pie crust.
– Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before refrigerating it for several hours or overnight to set the filling.
4. **Serve:**
– Top with whipped cream or meringue before serving, if desired. Slice, and enjoy!
This pie is a rich and comforting dessert, perfect for special occasions or when you’re craving something sweet and indulgent!