Description

This easy sugar pie recipe creates a rich, creamy dessert with a flaky crust, perfect for a comforting and satisfying treat using basic pantry staples, especially on busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
200 g (1 cup) dark brown sugar, packed
30 g (0.25 cup) all-purpose flour
60 g (0.25 cup) unsalted butter, melted
250 ml (1 cup) whole milk or heavy cream
5 ml (1 teaspoon) alcohol-free vanilla extract
0.5 g (0.25 teaspoon) fine sea salt
1 large egg yolk
60 ml (0.25 cup) tahini (optional, for swirling)

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Instructions

Prep Your Crust: Prepare your 9-inch pie crust, fitting it into the pie plate and crimping edges. No pre-baking is needed for easy preparation.
Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk 200 g (1 cup) dark brown sugar, 30 g (0.25 cup) all-purpose flour, and 0.5 g (0.25 teaspoon) fine sea salt until lump-free and combined.
Combine Wet and Dry: Whisk in 60 g (0.25 cup) melted butter, 250 ml (1 cup) milk or cream, 1 large egg yolk, and 5 ml (1 teaspoon) alcohol-free vanilla extract until smooth.
Fill and Bake: Pour filling into crust. Dollop 60 ml (0.25 cup) tahini, swirl gently. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 40-50 minutes; edges set, center jiggles. (Tent if crust browns.)
Cool Completely: Cool the baked pie completely on a wire rack for 2-3 hours. This allows the creamy filling to fully set, making perfect slices. The pie should feel firm.

Notes

For convenience, use a good quality store-bought 9-inch pie crust. You can adapt this recipe with a gluten-free crust or dairy-free milk, and add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth. Always use good quality unsalted butter and pure alcohol-free vanilla extract for the best flavor. Melt butter quickly in the microwave. If the crust browns too quickly during baking, tent it with foil. Cool the pie completely for 2-3 hours on a wire rack to allow the filling to set properly for perfect slices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: North American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (120 g)
Calories: 400 calories
Sugar: 50 g
Sodium: 250 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 70 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg