Brown Butter Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You know, this brown butter pie has become my go to dessert because it comes together so quickly, ready to serve in just an hour total. The nutty, toasted flavor of the brown butter creates this incredible depth that makes people think you spent all day in the kitchen, when really you didn't. What I love most is that butter contains butyric acid, which some studies suggest may support gut health, so you can feel a little better about indulging. The simple ingredient list keeps costs down too, and honestly, it's practically foolproof even if you're new to pie making.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250butter
- 150 gflour
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 120 mlcold water
- 2eggs
- 6 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 300 mlmilk
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 400 gtart filling
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- 3
Continue cooking the butter, stirring occasionally, until it turns a deep golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 4
Remove the browned butter from the heat and stir in the flour to make a roux.
Tip: This will help thicken the filling.
- 5
Gradually pour in the cold water, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth.
- 6
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 7
Stir in the salt, vanilla extract, milk, and heavy cream.
- 8
Pour the filling into a pie crust.
- 9
Top with a crumbly oat and brown sugar crust.
Tip: Use your hands to mix the crust ingredients until they are well combined.
- 10
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
Tip: Check the pie every 10 minutes to prevent overcooking.
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