BROWN-BOTTOM BUTTERSCOTCH PIE
In the South, the pie's the thing, especially if it's a recipe handed down from grandmother to granddaughter, and especially if it's a favorite son's favorite.
Provided by Bonnie Meche
Categories Pies
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. In a food processor, combine crushed crackers, cashews, and granulated sugar. Cover and pulse several times to form fine crumbs. Add melted butter, and cover and pulse several times to combine. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until fragrant and firm. Cool on wire rack. Note: If desired, gingersnap crumbs may be substituted for graham crackers, and pecans may be used instead of cashews, as per original, very old recipe.
- 3. In small saucepan, bring whipping cream just to boiling over med. high heat. Remove from heat; add chocolate chips (do not stir). Allow to stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth, and pour evenly over bottom of cooled crust.
- 4. In med. saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in about 1/2 C. of evaporated milk. Then whisk in egg yolks until combined. Whisk in remaining evap. milk and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in 3 TB. butter and vanilla. Cover and keep warm.
- 5. Prepare brown sugar meringue. In large mixing bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar and granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time. Beat on high until stiff peaks form.
- 6. Pour warm filling over chocolate layer in pie pan. Spread meringue over warm filling, sealing to edge of crust and swirling meringue into peaks. Bake for 15 minutes, or until meringue is firm and golden. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour, then chill for 4-6 hours before serving.
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Umair Sunrya
[email protected]This is my new favorite pie! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Irshsd Alam
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Farhan Ibrahim
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butterscotch, but I really enjoyed this pie. The filling was creamy and smooth, and the crust was perfectly flaky.
Derrick Deidel
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
ANIETIE IKPO
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the brown bottom would turn out, but it was actually really good! It added a nice caramel flavor to the pie.
Craig Dedericks
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the sweet butterscotch filling and the flaky crust.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out great! The crust was golden brown and the filling was smooth and creamy.
Aftab Tonoli
[email protected]The butterscotch filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust was amazing.
Jigga Martinez
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it always turns out perfect. The recipe is easy to follow and the pie is always delicious.
FF G SPORTS
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the gooey butterscotch filling and the crisp, flaky crust.