Made with a graham cracker and pecan crust, this butter pie recipe filling is made with luscious and creamy butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, and Bourbon. It is a perfect comforting Fall dessert that is great for holidays, or just because.
I am a serious fan of pie. Not all pies, but most pies. I love fruit pies and luscious sweet pies. Pie is an underrated simple dessert that may seem like a lot of work, but simple when you think about it. For fruit pies, all you’re doing is mixing the fruit with sugar, maybe some spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg, add a little cornstarch (maybe), and you’re done.
For luscious sweet pies such as Chocolate Cream Pie or Candy Bar Pie, you mix some chocolate, and some other binding ingredients, allow the ingredients to set, and you get pie. See how I simplified that? Not so bad, huh? That is the same method for making this simple Butter Pie recipe.
The first time I had this pie dessert was at a food blogger dinner where I had Butter Pie at Jeff Ruby’s for the first time. Let me tell you, it was immaculate! That is when I knew I had to give this recipe a try. Fortunately, I found a recipe I adapted from Land O Lakes and add my spin to the recipe.
Making the Graham Cracker Pecan Pie Crust Recipe
Making this crust is made with three simple ingredients:
- Melted Butter
- Chopped Pecans
- Crushed Graham Crackers
- Pinch of salt
Making the crust is straightforward. All you do is add the ingredients to a bowl and the melted butter, toss to combine, press into a deep pie dish, and bake for about 5 minutes until set. When testing this recipe, I tried it with a graham cracker crust, but I found adding pecans gives the crust a nutty flavor that is complementary to the sweet buttery filling.
A Simple Butter Pie Crust Recipe
If you’re not a fan of graham cracker crust or want to try something different, making pie crust using flour and butter is a great alternative. Making a pie crust from scratch can be intimidating, but trust me, it’s not as difficult as it seems. Making your crust will take your Butter Pie to the next level.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces (if you don’t have butter, you can use shortening)
- 2-3 tablespoons ice cold water
Step 1: Whisk together the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add the chilled butter to the bowl and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
Step 3: Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. You may not need all three tablespoons of water, so start with two and add more if needed.
Step 4: Gather the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 6: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place the dough in a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges.
Step 7: Use a fork to prick the bottom of the crust all over. This will prevent it from puffing up while baking.
Step 8: Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let it cool completely before adding the Butter Pie filling.
There you have it! A simple and delicious butter pie crust that will complement the sweet and buttery filling of your Butter Pie. Give it a try and impress your family and friends with your baking skills.
Butter Pie Recipe filling
Believe it or not, the filling of this pie is made using the following ingredients:
- Bourbon
- Egg yolks
- Milk Powder
- High-quality butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Light Brown Sugar
- All-Purpose Flour
All you do is mix and combine the ingredients in a large mixing bowl a little at a time to ensure the filling is smooth. Pour the filling into the baked pie crust for 35-40 minutes, and you’re done.
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes. I first made this recipe with a premade graham cracker crust. I wanted to ensure the consistency and process of making this pie before I played more with the flavors.
Yes. In the first round, I made the recipe with whole milk. You will use the same amount of whole milk, two tablespoons, instead of milk powder if you don’t have it. Milk powder boosts the milk and butter flavor instead of liquid milk, but both versions are delicious.
Yes. Using butter pie crust will still make this pie dessert delicious and enjoyable. In fact, for some, it may already be too sweet with the filling alone. So, using flaky pie crust will make the pie not as sweet.
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Bourbon Butter Pie Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (with cooling)
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Description
With these easy instructions, you can make butter pie in an hour or less. This simple dessert recipe is sure to wow everyone at your next gathering.
Ingredients
FOR CRUST
- 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 c. pecans, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, melted
PIE FILLING
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 2/3 c. light brown sugar, packed
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 c. heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. milk powder (whole milk)
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. Bourbon
- 1/2 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees.
- To prepare the crust: In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, a pinch of salt, and butter using a fork. The mixture will look like wet clumps of sand.
- Press the crumbs into a deep pie dish and along the sides. Flatten using the bottom of the measuring cup and press along the sides—Bake for 5 minutes and allow to cool at room temperature.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until creamy and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time to make them smooth.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (heavy cream, milk powder, cinnamon, Bourbon, cornstarch) and mix until smooth. Pour the filling into the pie crust. Smooth the top of the pie, place aluminum foil around the edges of the pie dish to protect the crust from burning, and bake for 35-40 minutes. The pie should be set and not jiggly in the middle.
- Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped topping.
Notes
- NOTE: To make graham cracker crust, pulse 1 ½ pack of graham crackers in a food processor and combine the melted butter and pecans. Bake the crust according to the recipe instructions.
- NOTE: You can use butter pie crust by placing premade pie dough on a work surface, roll out an extra half inch with a rolling pin, and place in a baking pie dish and crimp the sides. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes and allow to cool. Finish the rest of the recipe as instructed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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