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Slice of Dolly Parton butterscotch pie with creamy filling, toasted pecan crust, whipped cream, and chopped pecans
Jonas Mitchell

Dolly Parton Butterscotch Pie

A rich homemade butterscotch pie with a crunchy toasted pecan crust, creamy brown sugar filling, and whipped cream topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pecan Crust
  • 1½ cups chopped pecans
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
Butterscotch Filling
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • Extra chopped pecans, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie plate
  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 whisk
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix pecans, softened butter, brown sugar, and salt, then press evenly into a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. Cool completely.
  3. Melt butter with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cornstarch and salt, then gradually whisk in the milk.
  4. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and just begins to bubble, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly add about 1 cup of the hot filling while whisking constantly, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
  6. Cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Strain the filling through a fine-mesh strainer into the cooled pecan crust.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks. Spread or pipe over the chilled pie and garnish with chopped pecans.

Notes

For the cleanest slices, chill the pie for the full 4 hours before serving. The pie can be made one day ahead; add the whipped cream topping shortly before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 410 kcal | Protein: 5g | Carbohydrates: 38g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 1g | Sodium: 190mg