Description
Indulge in a decadent Salted Honey Pie – golden honey, buttery crust, and a touch of sea salt. A crowd-pleasing treat that’s comforting and quick to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups (156g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
- ¾ cup (255g) high-quality honey (local wildflower or clover honey works beautifully)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons flaky sea salt (like Maldon) for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and work it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Drizzle in ice water one tablespoon at a time, gently tossing with a fork until the dough just holds together when squeezed. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Step 2: Roll and Blind Bake the Crust Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, trim excess leaving a 1-inch overhang, then fold and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork, line with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights. Blind bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, then bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until just golden. Cool completely. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 3: Prepare the Honey Filling In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, sugar, and butter. Stir constantly until the butter is melted and mixture is smooth but not boiling. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract and salt. Let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes – this prevents the eggs from cooking when added. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well-beaten, then slowly stream in the warm honey mixture while continuously whisking.
- Step 4: Finish and Bake Add heavy cream, flour, and vinegar to your filling mixture, whisking until completely smooth. For an extra-silky Salted Honey Pie, strain the filling through a fine-mesh sieve into the pre-baked crust. This removes any potential lumps. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes until the center is set but still has a slight wobble – it will continue setting as it cools. The top should be a deep amber color. Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Step 5: Finish with Salt and Serve When the Salted Honey Pie is completely cool, sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt. The contrast between the sweet, caramelized honey filling and the subtle crunch of sea salt creates the signature flavor experience that makes this pie so memorable. Slice and serve with a dollop of lightly whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Americaine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 420 calories
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Salted Honey Pie