Description
Hillbilly pie serves up southern comfort with rustic charm and budget-friendly ingredients. Hearty layers of simple pantry staples blend into a delightful meal that connects families around warm, nostalgic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (unbaked, store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsps (24 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 4 tbsps (56 g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Carefully position the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, creating decorative crimped edges along the rim.
- Filling Creation: Whisk together dry ingredients until fully integrated, then gradually incorporate milk and vanilla extract, stirring continuously to achieve a silky, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Pie Assembly: Transfer the liquid mixture into the unbaked pie shell, ensuring even distribution. Strategically scatter small butter fragments across the surface to enhance richness and flavor profile.
- Baking Process: Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Monitor for a golden-brown surface and a slightly wobbly center, which will naturally firm up during the cooling phase.
- Serving Preparation: Allow the pie to rest and stabilize for minimum one hour after removing from the oven. Slice and serve at preferred temperature – either gently warmed or chilled, optionally garnished with a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Scatter small butter pieces evenly across the pie’s surface to ensure consistent flavor and texture throughout the filling.
- Watch the pie closely during the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, as the delicate custard can burn quickly.
- Allow the pie to rest completely at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation and maintain a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Substitute lactose-free milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version, and use gluten-free flour to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg