Description
An elegant pie that combines caramelized honey with a buttery crust, offering a sublime experience of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup honey
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and combine until a dough forms.
- Chill and roll: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, roll out to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
- Blind bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with weights. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for another 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make the burnt honey: In a saucepan, gently heat honey over medium heat. Stir regularly until it darkens and emits a toasty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Combine the filling: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Slowly incorporate the burnt honey for an even mixture.
- Bake the pie: Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and garnish: Allow the pie to cool completely. Sprinkle with sea salt before serving for a delightful contrast.
Notes
For added elegance, serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of burnt honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg