Indulge in the creamy, sweet goodness of this classic Sugar Cream Pie II recipe. With a silky smooth custard filling and a buttery flaky crust, this pie is sure to satisfy your dessert cravings. It's the perfect treat to share with family and friends during any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground nutmeg for sprinkling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, flour, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Sprinkle the top with ground nutmeg.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
- Refrigerate any leftovers.
Interesting Facts
Sugar Cream Pie is a traditional Hoosier pie, also known as a Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie.
The pie has a custard-like filling made with heavy cream and sugar, which caramelizes during baking to create a rich and creamy texture.
This pie is often associated with the state of Indiana and is considered one of its signature desserts.
It is believed to have originated in the Amish and Shaker communities in the Midwest.
Sugar Cream Pie has been recognized as the official state pie of Indiana since 2009.