Butterscotch Slab Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Slab Pie is a buttery dessert combining a tender pastry base with a rich butterscotch filling studded with pecans and warm spices. Made with all purpose flour, butter, brown sugar, heavy cream and eggs, this straightforward bake comes together in just 20 minutes of preparation followed by 35 minutes in the oven. Perfect for anyone seeking an impressive yet manageable dessert to serve at the table.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(for crust)
- 180 gcold unsalted butter(for crust)
- 400 gconfectioner's sugar
- 300 glight brown soft sugar
- 10 gsalt(for crust)
- 120 gunsalted butter(for filling)
- 250 mlheavy cream
- 2large egg
- 2 gbaking soda(for filling)
- 5 gground cinnamon(for filling)
- 2 gground nutmeg(for filling)
- 150 gchopped pecans(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x25cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work into a crumbly mixture.
Tip: Don't overwork the dough.
- 3
Add confectioner's sugar and mix until well combined. Press mixture into prepared baking tray.
Tip: Use your fingers or a spatula to shape the crust evenly.
- 4
In a large saucepan, combine heavy cream, light brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
Tip: Avoid boiling the mixture.
- 5
Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened slightly.
Tip: Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
- 6
Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
Tip: If using pecans, sprinkle over the filling.
- 7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set. Cut into bars and serve.
Tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- 8
Cut into bars and serve.
Tip: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- 9
Cut into bars and serve.
Tip: Optional: sprinkle with additional cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
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