Brown Butter Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Pie is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring brown butter combined with eggs, cream and milk, baked in a buttery pastry crust and topped with tart filling. This recipe requires 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking time. The dish suits anyone seeking a comforting, flavourful pie that brings together sweet and tangy elements in one satisfying treat.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 150 gflour
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 120 mlcold water
- 2eggs
- 6 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 300 mlmilk
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 400 gtart filling
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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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