Butterscotch Meringue Pie

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This Butterscotch Meringue Pie is a classic dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Made with a rich buttery butterscotch filling, light and fluffy meringue topping, and a flaky crust, this pie is the perfect combination of flavors and textures.

slice of butterscotch meringue pie on a plate.

Butterscotch always reminds us of time spent in grandma’s kitchen, indulging in her famous butterscotch cookies and sipping on warm cups of milk. The rich, creamy flavor with a hint of caramel is just irresistible.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🛒Ingredients
🔪 How to Make This Butterscotch Meringue Pie
📝Variations
🥄 Equipment
🥫 Storage
Serve With
💭 Tips
⁉️ FAQ
🍽 More Butterscotch Recipes
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slice of butterscotch meringue pie held on a spatula in the air.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This pie has a creamy and rich texture that will melt in your mouth with every bite.
The flaky, buttery crust is the perfect complement to the smooth and luscious filling.
Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or just as a treat for yourself, this pie is sure to impress.

🛒Ingredients

bowls of milk, pie crust, butter, eggs, cornstarch, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cream.

One great thing about this simple pie recipe is that you only need a few simple ingredients. So, pick up these basic ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store so that you can enjoy this sweet treat.

light brown sugar
heavy cream
salted butter
milk
cornstarch
large eggs
vanilla extract
granulated sugar
9-inch pie crust, prebaked

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make This Butterscotch Meringue Pie

Making this butterscotch pie is so simple. Just follow these step-by-step instructions and you will have a delicious butterscotch dessert that your whole family will enjoy in no time at all.

cream, brown sugar, and butter being melted in a saucepan,

Step 1: Make the cream mixture

In a medium saucepan over medium heat stir together the brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Cook until the mixture comes to a boil and starts to thicken and turn brown, about 5-10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 2: Add the milk

Set aside 1 tablespoon of the milk and then slowly stir in the remaining milk to the sugar mixture.

eggs and cornstarch being mixed in a small bowl.

Step 3: Make the egg and cornstarch mixture

In a bowl whisk together the cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla, and the reserved 1 tablespoon of milk. Place the pot back on the stove on medium low and add the cornstarch mixture to the sugar mixture stirring constantly, until thick, about 5-10 minutes.

butterscotch filling being added to a baked pie crust.

Step 4: Add the filling to the pie crust

Pour the filling into your pre-baked pie crust.

meringue being added on top of a butterscotch pie.

Step 5: Make the meringue

Next, make your meringue by beating the egg whites with an electric mixer until they begin to set stiff. Slowly add the granulated sugar and continue beating until the whites are stiff and hold peaks. Spread the meringue on top of the pie, making sure it covers the filling and goes to the edges of the crust.

finished butterscotch meringue on a counter.

Step 6: Bake the pie

Bake the pie in a 350-degree preheated oven until light brown, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly and serve!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

Topping: Not a fan of meringue? You can leave it off and top it with whipped cream or Cool Whip instead once it cools completely.
Pie crust: Use a graham cracker pie crust instead of a flaky crust for a different twist.
Cinnamon: Add a dash of cinnamon to the filling for a little more flavor.

Are you a fan of meringue? If so next time give this Blueberry Meringue recipe a try.

🥄 Equipment

Here is a quick overview of the kitchen tools that you will need to help you make this butterscotch pie.

pie plate
medium saucepan
large bowl
whisk
large mixing bowl
electric mixer

🥫 Storage

We never have leftovers of this pie, but if you however seem to have leftovers store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you don’t have a lid for your pie plate, you can cover the pie with plastic wrap to keep it fresh.

You can also freeze this pie for up to 3 months so you can enjoy it anytime!

Serve With

This delicious and creamy pie can be paired with so many different meals, however, some of our favorites are Slow Cooker Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff, Old Fashioned Cheesy Potato Soup, or One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to ensure that this pie turns out perfectly for you when you make it.

Don’t forget to blind bake your pie crust. Your pie won’t spend a lot of time in the oven, so you need to ensure the pie crust is done first.
When baking your pie crust use pie weights or dried beans to prevent the crust from bubbling.
Don’t leave your homemade butterscotch mixture unattended on the stove, it can scorch quickly so make sure that you watch it.
For the perfect meringue make sure you whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What does stiff peaks mean?

Stiff peaks are when egg whites are beaten until they hold their shape. This is a key technique in many baking recipes, as it adds air and volume to the batter or dough.

Is it better to put meringue on a hot or cold pie?

You want to add the meringue to the pie while your filling is still hot. This will help it set better.

Should I add cream of tartar to the meringue?

No, for this recipe you don’t need to add cream of tartar to your meringue.

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