🥧 Amish Butterscotch Cream Pie

This classic Amish Butterscotch Cream Pie is silky, rich, and incredibly comforting! It’s an old-fashioned treat that melts in your mouth — smooth butterscotch filling with a buttery crust and whipped topping. A true homemade gem!

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the butterscotch base: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook until thick and bubbly, about 3–4 minutes.
2. Add milk mixture: In a bowl, whisk cornstarch, salt, milk, and egg yolks. Slowly pour this mixture into the pan, whisking constantly.
3. Cook & thicken: Continue whisking over medium heat until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4. Fill the crust: Pour the butterscotch filling into the pre-baked crust. Smooth the top and chill for 2–3 hours or until set.
5. Top & serve: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe on top of the chilled pie before serving.