This is an easy creamy delicious pie
an old school back in the day pie
Filling recipe:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
salt pinch
2½ cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
CINNAMON-SUGAR TOPPING (double if a thicker topping layer is desired)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon (can also add a pinch of nutmeg if desired)
MAKE THE FILLING
In a large pot whisk together sugar, cornstarch and salt.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and turn the heat to medium.
Stir constantly until all sugar is dissolved.
Continue stirring until mixture begins to thicken. Reduce heat if needed to prevent mixture from simmering or boiling.
Once mixture has thickened to the texture of a loose pudding, remove from heat.
Stir in the butter, vanilla extract .
Let mixture cool until it is the texture of a firm pudding.
Spoon mixture into prepare pie crust(pre bake for 10 minutes)and spread out into an even layer.
MAKE THE TOPPING
Brush melted butter over the surface of the filling.
Combined sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the surface of the pie.
Bake the pie in 325. F preheated oven 20 minutes
Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
Serve warm or refrigerate for at least 3 hours for a firmer set.
Store leftover pie in the refrigerator.
