Description
This Bourbon Butterscotch Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream is a rich, velvety, and decadent dessert featuring a silky bourbon–infused butterscotch custard in a buttery crust, topped with a dark, caramel-sweet molasses whipped cream. It’s the perfect show-stopping pie for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed shortbread cookies)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- For the Bourbon Butterscotch Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp bourbon (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the Molasses Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until fully combined. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Butterscotch Base: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until bubbling and glossy, about 2–3 minutes. Slowly whisk in heavy cream.
- Make the Custard: In a bowl, whisk cornstarch, milk, and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually pour into the saucepan while whisking.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling (5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, bourbon, and salt. Taste and adjust bourbon as desired.
- Pour the warm filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap directly touching the custard surface. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the Molasses Whipped Cream: Beat heavy cream, molasses, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Do not overwhip.
- Assemble: Spread or pipe whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with shaved chocolate, extra molasses drizzle, or flaky sea salt, if desired.
Notes
- Use a shortbread crust for an even richer pie.
- For a deeper flavor, brown the butter before adding the sugar in the filling.
- Make it alcohol-free by omitting bourbon or replacing with 1 tsp bourbon extract.
- Pie can be made a day ahead — add whipped cream right before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop & Chilled
- Cuisine: American