Honey Custard Flaky Crust (Print Format)
Golden crust filled with creamy honey custard and topped with whipped cream for a sweet finish.
# Ingredients:
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Homemade pie crust or store-bought refrigerated pie dough
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480 ml milk
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240 ml heavy cream
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3 large eggs
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170 g pure honey
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73 g light brown sugar, packed
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79 g granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
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Honey for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
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Prepare the pie crust according to the recipe and chill for at least 1 hour. Use only half the dough and freeze the second half for later use.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie crust to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place the crust in the dish, trim any excess from the edges, and flute the edges with fingertips. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork, line with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment paper, and bake for another 8 minutes.
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Heat the milk and cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
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Whisk together the eggs, honey, both sugars, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl.
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Slowly drizzle the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 8 minutes.
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Increase the oven temperature to 375°F. Pour the thickened custard through a fine-mesh sieve into the hot pie crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains jiggly.
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Cool the pie completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Slice and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Just before serving, top with whipped cream and drizzle with honey, if desired.
# Tips:
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The pie crust can be baked ahead of time but must be warmed in a 375°F oven for 5 minutes before adding the custard.