This Classic Sugar Cream Pie is one of my favorite simple desserts. The custard filling is flavored with butter, vanilla, and the subtle warmth of nutmeg. The best thing about this pie is that I use a pre-baked pie shell which cuts the prep time to 5 minutes and the whole thing will be ready to slice in under an hour.
To make this pie, start by combining sugar, cornstarch, half-and-half, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add vanilla, food coloring, and butter and return to the heat. Continue to cook while stirring until the mixture thickens. If there are any lumps, put it through a fine sieve. To ensure you have a smooth filling. Pour the mixture into a pie shell and sprinkle the top with nutmeg. Bake until firm and lightly browned on top.
To make my Classic Sugar Cream Pie, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat oven to 325 °F.
Combine 1 cup sugar with ⅛ teaspoon of salt, 2½ cups of half-and-half, and 5 tablespoons of cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from the heat.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1-2 drops of food coloring (if using), and 6 tablespoons of butter.
Return the saucepan to the heat. Cook the filling while stirring constantly until thickened. Put the cooked filling through a fine sieve if any lumps remain.
Carefully pour the filling mixture into the pre-baked pie crust and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the filling is firm and light golden brown. Remove from the oven.
Once cool, serve slices.
This Classic Sugar Cream Pie is a simple old-fashioned dessert the whole family will love! Don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes in your baking posts.
I made this pie for my niece's birthday. Super easy and it turned out great! The nutmeg gives it a warm taste. Everyone devoured it! So glad I found this recipe.
So easy! My family loved it for Sunday dinner.
Delicious. My wife loved it and we enjoyed it during family game night.
OMG! This Classic Sugar Cream Pie is a total hit! Made it for my hubby's bday and he couldn’t get enough. So easy too – I mean, 5 min prep? Yass! The nutmeg gives it that cozy feelin’. Definitely gonna whip it up again! 💖👏
Super sweet delight
I recently made this Classic Sugar Cream Pie for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! The simplicity really stood out, and I loved how quick it was to prepare. Reminded me of my grandma's pies and brought back sweet memories. Will definitely make again!
Sweet and simple.
Delicious
I made this Classic Sugar Cream Pie for my family's game night and it was a hit. The custard was super creamy and smooth. I love how easy it is to prepare, especially with the pre-baked shell. Everyone asked for seconds. Will be making this again for sure.
Delightful! This pie was a hit at our family gathering. The simplicity of the recipe made it easy for me to whip up while preparing dinner. Everyone loved the creamy filling—just the right amount of sweetness! I will definitely make it again for our next get-together.
Delicious!
Best pie ever! Super easy and delish! My friends loved it at our potluck last weekend. Can't wait to make it again!
Delicious
Delicious
Delicious!
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