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Salted Honey Pie

Delicious Salted Honey Pie: Your New Favorite Southern Treat

Delight in the extraordinary flavors of Salted Honey Pie, a simple yet elegant Southern dessert combining honey custard and a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pie Crust Homemade or store-bought, blind baked.
For the Filling
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted and slightly cooled.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness as desired.
  • ¼ cup Cornmeal Fine grind for smoothness.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar or Lemon Juice Adds brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For warmth and complexity.
  • ½ cup Honey Preferably wildflower or clover.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream For a silky texture.
  • Flaky Sea Salt For topping before serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pie Dish
  • baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie crust for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  2. Combine melted butter, granulated sugar, cornmeal, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in vinegar/lemon juice, vanilla, and honey until smooth.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each. Add heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-50 minutes until the filling is set.
  5. Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality honey and room temperature eggs. Allow pie to cool fully before slicing.

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