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Sugar Cream Pie

Sugar cream pie, is a creamy, sweet dessert with a rich filling made from sugar, cream, and vanilla. This classic a treat is beloved for its simple yet indulgent flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • 8-inch pie pan OR use a frozen (thawed) 8-inch pie crust

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust fitted in an 8-inch pie pan, unbaked
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Topping

  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325º
  • Stir sugars, salt, and cornstarch together in a 2 quart saucepan
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  • Add half and half and heat, stirring constantly. The cornstarch should dissolve into the half and half as it gets warm, but you may need to use your spoon to mix in some lumps
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  • Continue heating until mixture begins to bubble, and is somewhat thickened
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  • Add butter and vanilla, and stir to mix in completely
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  • Pour into pie crust
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  • Mix topping ingredients
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  • Bake pie for 25 minutes
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  • Let cool completely before slicing for best results.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg