Butterscotch Pudding Pie (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 chilled pie shell.
02 - Egg wash (optional).
03 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch.
04 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar.
05 - 4 large yolks from eggs.
06 - 1 1/4 cups full-fat milk.
07 - 1 cup whipping cream.
08 - 1/3 cup white sugar.
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
10 - 3 tablespoons water.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
13 - 1 teaspoon dark rum or bourbon (optional).
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring.
15 - 1 cup chilled heavy cream.
16 - 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar.

# Instructions:

01 - Chill pie dough for at least 2 hours to get it ready for rolling.
02 - Roll out refrigerated pie dough into a 12-inch circle, then gently place into a 9-inch pie pan.
03 - Shape the layered edges into a stylish rim and refrigerate the pie base for half an hour.
04 - Heat the oven up to 375°F, and place parchment paper and weights on the chilled crust.
05 - Bake the weighted pie shell for 15 minutes. Remove the weights, and bake another 15 minutes till golden brown.
06 - In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, whole milk, cornstarch, and brown sugar until smooth.
07 - Cook granulated sugar and water over medium heat until it turns a deep amber—about 5-7 minutes.
08 - Slowly add in heavy cream while whisking, until the caramel becomes smooth and creamy.
09 - Pour in sugar mixture to the hot caramel slowly and keep whisking until it thickens to 195-200°F.
10 - Stir butter, salt, bourbon, and vanilla into the thickened mixture right after removing from heat.
11 - Cool mixture for about 5 minutes and then spread it into the baked crust.
12 - Keep pie uncovered in the fridge for at least 6 hours or a maximum of 2 days until firm.
13 - Beat chilled cream with brown sugar and vanilla until soft to medium peaks form.
14 - Spread whipped cream over the set pie right before you’re ready to put it on the table.
15 - Wrap leftovers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

# Notes:

01 - Great for experienced bakers.
02 - Perfect to prepare ahead of time.
03 - Freezer compatible dessert.
04 - Sweet and decadent treat.

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