Butterscotch Ice Cream Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My butterscotch ice cream pie is the ultimate dessert when you want something impressive but don't have all day. This beauty comes together in just 45 minutes from start to table, making it perfect for unexpected guests or last minute cravings. The buttery, caramelized flavors are absolutely irresistible, and here's the best part: heavy cream contains conjugated linoleic acid, which some studies suggest may support heart health. Plus, most of the ingredients are pantry staples, so you won't need a special shopping trip. Trust me, once you try this simple yet decadent treat, it'll become your go to dessert.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 200 gsugar(caster)
- 100 gbrown sugar(softened)
- 2 gsalt
- 150 mlbutterscotch sauce
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 100unsalted butter
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 3egg yolks
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 400 gice cream mix(store-bought or homemade)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare the shortbread crust by creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Tip: Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the softened brown sugar and mix until combined.
- 3
Add the unsalted butter to the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour.
- 4
Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 23cm pie dish.
Tip: Make sure to get the dough evenly distributed and not too thick.
- 5
Bake the crust for 20 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- 6
In a medium saucepan, combine the butterscotch sauce, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 8
Pour the ice cream mix into the cooled pie crust.
Tip: Make sure to spread it evenly and not overfill the crust.
- 9
Pour the butterscotch sauce over the ice cream.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.
- 10
Freeze the pie for at least 2 hours, or until the ice cream is set.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious butterscotch ice cream pie!
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