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    Home » Blog » Desserts

    Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie

    Published: May 28, 2022 · Modified: May 28, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This butterscotch cinnamon pie recipe combines the rich flavor of butterscotch and the earthy, spicy flavor of cinnamon into a pie that is pure decadence. Dive into a slice, and you’ll revel in the flavor with every bite.

    Cinnamon butterscotch pie slice on a plate with a glass of milk and whipped cream. The slice is topped with whipped cream and butterscotch chips. The slice is also surrounded by butterscotch chips.

    I love butterscotch. Whether it’s in candy or a dessert, I’m always up for that delicious flavor. I combined it with another love of mine, cinnamon, to create a pie that is absolutely perfect any time of year.

    Did you know this yummy pie recipe is part of a popular video game? Yup, it’s true! It’s featured in the game Undertale as one of the consumable items the protagonist can eat for healing!

    I think they’re on to something with giving this butterscotch pie healing powers! Make this into an Undertale butterscotch cinnamon pie for a themed or kids’ birthday party.

    Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Recipe

    This was fall pie recipe with its butterscotch cinnamon filling is inspired by another butterscotch recipe on this site. The butterscotch flavor worked so well in my haystack cookies, I knew it would be a winner in this pie, and I was right!

    This custard pie recipe with its fall flavors is a nice change from the traditional pumpkin pie or pecan pie. And if you are really a fan of the flavors, you can enjoy it any time of the year.

    I love to serve it up for dessert with a hot coffee drink or a Kahlua hot coffee!

    Ingredients For Cinnamon Butterscotch Pie

    It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this delicious pie. Almost every ingredient on this list is a kitchen staple! The only thing you’ll have to buy is a pie crust.

    • Dark brown sugar
    • Heavy cream
    • Unsalted butter
    • Whole milk
    • Cornstarch
    • Egg yolks
    • Fine sea salt
    • Cinnamon
    • Vanilla extract
    • Prebaked pie crust

    See the recipe card further down on the page for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

    How to Make Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Recipe

    While there are a few steps to this recipe, don’t let them scare you away. When you break it down, it’s all very manageable. This is a recipe that anyone can make, so don’t be afraid to dive right in.

    Step 1: Prep the Pie Crust

    Prebake the pie crust per package directions and set aside. Measure out all of your ingredients.

    Step 2: Make the Custard Base

    Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter to a medium-sized saucepan and place it over medium-low heat.

    Whisk immediately to keep the sugar from burning. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

    Add the cinnamon and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and take the mixture off of the heat.

    Step 3: Add Milk

    Reserve two tablespoons of milk to use later and whisk the remaining milk into the pot. Set the custard aside while you mix the eggs.

    Step 4: Add Egg Mixture

    In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt together until smooth. Stream the mixture into the pot while whisking constantly.

    Step 5: Cook and Strain

    Place the pot back on the stove over medium-low heat, whisking constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom.

    When the mixture has thickened to a thick, pudding-like consistency, immediately pour it into a strainer over a large bowl.

    Pour a little at a time into the strainer, using a spatula to press the custard through the strainer. Remember to scrape the custard off of the bottom of the strainer when you’re done.

    Step 6: Add Vanilla and Chill

    Whisk the vanilla into the custard and pour the mixture into the prebaked pie crust.

    Smooth out the top and let the pie cool to room temperature.

    Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours, however overnight is better. Serve with whipped cream and enjoy.

    Hint: Don’t skip the straining step, as this ensures the custard is super smooth.

    Slice of butterscotch pie on a spatula up over pie plate.

    Substitutions

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this butterscotch cinnamon pie recipe.

    • Pie Crust: If you’re feeling fancy, you can make your own pie crust for this recipe or you can also swap it out with a graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust!
    • Cornstarch: Swap it out with tapioca flour! They both work almost exactly the same.
    • Unsalted butter: The unsalted is best because you have a bit more control over the salt flavor in the recipe but if you use salted butter, taste and add a smaller amount of salt for flavor or eliminate the additional salt completely.
    • Dark brown sugar: The dark brown sugar has a more robust flavor and darker color but light brown sugar will work in a pinch. It will come out lighter in color and maybe not quite as deep of a molasses flavor.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this butterscotch cinnamon recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Nutmeg: For an extra kick of flavor, add a little nutmeg.
    • Skip the pie crust: Serve this custard warm in a small bowl or glass for a completely different dessert experience!
    • More butterscotch flavor: Add in ½ cup of butterscotch chips right at the end while the custard is still hot.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these butterscotch caramel cashew bars.

    Equipment

    It only takes a few pieces of basic equipment to make this delicious recipe.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Whisk
    • Spoon
    • Mixing bowls
    • Pot
    • Pie tin or plate
    • Strainer

    Storage

    Refrigerator: Store leftovers or a fully baked pie in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Be sure it is wrapped well in plastic or in an airtight container.

    Freezer: I’m not a fan of freezing custard pies as sometimes they break. However, you can give a try and place an entire pie or slices in the freezer for up to three months. Wrap in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil before freezing. Allow the pie to thaw on the counter before eating it.

    Tips

    If you’re feeling a bit daunted by the process of making this butterscotch custard pie, don’t worry. I have some tips here that will help you do it swimmingly.

    • Don’t skip the straining process. This helps get rid of any little pieces of egg that might have scrambled due to being poured into the hot custard.
    • To ensure that the eggs don’t scramble, you can also temper the eggs by adding a bit of the custard to the eggs to warm them up before whisking them into the custard.
    • Refrigerate before serving. This pie really tastes best fully cooled and refrigerated. Refrigeration also helps the custard to be fully set so it stays firm when cut.
    • Serve it up with whipped cream and add a drizzle of chocolate sauce for even more flavor.
    • Measure brown sugar correctly. To get the correct amount of sugar, be sure to pack the brown sugar down into the cup measure.
    Piece of butterscotch cinnamon pie on the table with whipped cream and butterscotch chips.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about butterscotch cinnamon pie? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this butterscotch cinnamon pie recipe.

    What is butterscotch?

    Butterscotch is a mixture of brown sugar and butter that’s melted down and cooked to a caramel consistency.

    What’s the difference between butterscotch and caramel?

    Butterscotch and caramel are almost the same things. Butterscotch is made with brown sugar, while caramel is made with granulated sugar.

    Can I freeze custard pie?

    Some people say yes, but I say no. When you defrost custard, it can break, causing your delicious pie to become an awful mess.

    What is a butterscotch pie made of?

    This custard pie is made by cooking sugar, butter, and cream together until creamy. Then eggs are added which help thicken the custard. The pie is also flavored with a bit of cinnamon.

    More Easy Pie Recipes

    Do you like pie? Here are some more I think you will love!

    • Blueberry Rhubarb Pie
    • Muffin Tin Apple Pies
    • Fried Ice Cream Cake – Cinco De Mayo and More!
    • Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

    Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Recipe

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Cinnamon butterscotch pie slice on a plate with a glass of milk and whipped cream.

    Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie

    This butterscotch cinnamon pie recipe is so rich and sweet. It might look complicated, but it's actually very simple, so get baking!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 9 mins
    Cooling and Refrigerate 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 14 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 702 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • whisk
    • spoon
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Pot
    • Pie tin or plate
    • Strainer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 3 egg yolks
    • pinch of fine sea salt
    • 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon I prefer adding 2 teaspoons but I LOVE cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 9- inch pie crust prebaked

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Ingredients to make butterscotch cinnamon pie.
    • Place the brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter into a medium-sized saucepot.
      Butter, cream and brown sugar in a pot to make the butterscotch custard.
    • Place the pot over medium-low heat, start whisking immediately so the sugar doesn’t burn. Once the butter melts it will become smooth, stirring occasionally, bring it to a boil, reduce to a simmer, add cinnamon and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Take off the heat.
      Melted sugar in a pot.
    • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the milk. Whisk the remaining milk into the pot, set aside.
      Adding milk to melted mixture.
    • Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl, set aside.
    • In a bowl, add cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt.
      Eggs milk and flour in a bowl.
    • Whisk until smooth.
      Egg mixture mixed together.
    • Stream the egg mixture into the pot while whisking. Place the pot back on the stove over medium-low heat, whisking constantly so it doesn’t scorch on the bottom. The mixture will thicken to a thick pudding-like consistency.
      Adding egg mixture to the sugar mixture.
    • Immediately pour the custard over the strainer and bowl, you will need to do this a little at a time, you will need to use a spatula to press the custard through the strainer.
      Pouring the custard through a sieve.
    • The step with the strainer is to make sure the custard is completely smooth. There is a chance the egg may cook slightly and leave a few small chunks, this is why we strain. If you don’t mind that you can skip this step entirely.
    • Don’t forget to scrape the custard off the bottom of the strainer when you are done.
      Vanilla added to butterscotch custard.
    • Stir custard until blended. Whisk the vanilla into the custard.
      Butterscotch custard in a bowl ready to pour into pie crust.
    • Pour this mixture into the baked pie crust and smooth out the top. Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and place inside your fridge for at least 6 hours, if not overnight, and set.
      Cinnamon butterscotch pie ready to bake.
    • Slice.
      Slice of butterscotch pie on a spatula up over pie plate.
    • Serve with whipped cream, butterscotch chips, and butterscotch sauce.
      Piece of butterscotch cinnamon pie on the table with whipped cream and butterscotch chips.
    • Enjoy!
      Slice of butterscotch cinnamon pie with bite missing.
    • Every bite!
      Bite of pie up over the plate with a slice on it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 702kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 9gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 533mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 253IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword butterscotch cinnamon pie, butterscotch pie undertale, cinnamon butterscotch pie
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