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Sugar, flour, cream, vanilla, and salt are combined to create a rich filling that is baked in a flakey pie crust. Simple and sweet, Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie is a delicious, easy to make dessert!
If you’ve never had hoosier sugar cream pie before, then you are truly missing out! This dessert is creamy, sweet, and guaranteed to be a big hit with everyone. You only need a few ingredients and an unbaked pie crust to create this simple treat.
This pie can be ready to go in the oven within 10 minutes, then is baked to perfection as a sweet, soft aroma fills the kitchen. The texture of the filling is creamy and rich, with a soft and flakey crust in each bite. I’ve never met someone who doesn’t love sugar cream pie once they’ve tried it!
If you love eating pie for dessert, also try my Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie and Homemade Chocolate Cream Pie recipes.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You’ll only need a few ingredients, the simplicity of this pie is what makes it so delicious.
- It only takes 10 minutes to prepare this pie for the oven, making for an easy dessert.
- The texture of the pie is creamy and rich, with a soft and sweet flavor.
What is Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie?
Sugar cream pie is a custard pie that has a simple filling made of sugar, flour, cream, salt, and vanilla. The unique thing about this pie is that it’s made without eggs. The result is a rich and creamy dessert that can be topped with any kind of simple garnish. This dessert first originated in Indiana in the early 1800s, which is where it got the nickname “Hoosier Pie”. Since then, it has become so popular in the state that it is often dubbed the state’s official pie.
Recipe Ingredients
- Sugar—To add sweetness and keep the texture of the pie smooth.
- Flour—To thicken the filling and ensure it is not runny.
- Whipping Cream—Makes the filling nice and creamy.
- Vanilla—For a hint of warmth and sweetness!
- Salt—To enhance the flavor of the filling.
- Butter—Unsalted and thinly sliced.
- Pie Crust—Unbaked. You can use store bought or homemade pie dough.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie
Step #1. Preheat your oven. Line a pie plate with your crust and crimp the edges. In a bowl, add the sugar, flour, and salt. Whisk to combine. Slowly add the cream and vanilla, whisking to incorporate until well combined.
Step #2. Slowly add the cream and vanilla, whisking to incorporate until well combined.
Step #3. Pour the sugar mixture into the prepared pie crust. Add thin slices of unsalted butter on top of the sugar mixture.
Step #4. Bake the pie until the edges are golden brown. Allow the pie to cool.Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
It is completely up to you! If you have the time to make a homemade pie crust, then go for it. The pie crust does not have to be fancy, you can even make a simple crust out of flour, salt, milk, and oil. If you want to save a bit of time, then a store bought pie crust will work just as well! Either way your pie will taste great, it just depends on how much time you have on your hands.
Since sugar cream pie has a naturally light color, it can be difficult to know when it is ready. But, when the pie is done cooking you will notice the edges of the crust are golden brown and the filling will be bubbling just a little. It is important to note that the filling will not be fully set when you take it out of the oven, but as it cools it will become more solid. Be careful not to over cook the pie as you do not want it to burn, so start with an hour and then go from there!
How to Serve and Store Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie
This hoosier sugar cream pie can be served as a tasty dessert or a quick snack! There is never a bad time to eat this delicious pie. Most people serve this pie on its own, but if you want to spice up your presentation or flavors, you can add a simple garnish to the pie! Some good options are whipped cream, chopped fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for some extra flavor.
Any leftovers of this sugar cream pie need to be stored in the fridge. You can either wrap the pie plate tightly with plastic wrap, or transfer the pie to an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to allow the pie to completely cool before serving. This will ensure it sets in the middle and doesn’t fall apart as you try to cut it.
- You will want your slices of butter to be cold, right out of the fridge. This will help them melt at a good speed and evenly over the top of the pie!
- Place the pie plate on a cookie sheet to make transferring it in and out of the oven a breeze!
- Feel free to use store bought or homemade pie dough! We usually use a store bought pie crust since it cuts down on prep time.
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Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch pie plate with your crust and crimp the edges.
- In a medium bowl add the sugar, flour, and salt. Whisk to combine. Slowly add the cream, whisking to incorporate and the vanilla. Whisk until well combined. Pour the sugar mixture into the prepared (unbaked) pie crust. Add 8-10 thin slices of unsalted butter on top of the sugar mixture. Bake the pie for one hour. Cool and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Be sure to allow the pie to completely cool before serving. This will ensure it sets in the middle and doesn’t fall apart as you try to cut it.
- You will want your slices of butter to be cold, right out of the fridge. This will help them melt at a good speed and evenly over the top of the pie!
- Place the pie plate on a cookie sheet to make transferring it in and out of the oven a breeze!
- Feel free to use store bought or homemade pie dough! We usually use a store bought pie crust since it cuts down on prep time.
1. Your grandma is beautiful. I think all grandmas are beautiful! 2. That pie sounds heavenly. We always have custard pie at Thanksgiving – this is seems like a decked out version of that. YUM! 3. Pretty pies are overrated. I make Ugly Apple Pie (no joke, that’s what we call it) throughout the fall. I have never mastered a pretty pie crust. I can’t do it. But the pie is delicious! Just like with people – it’s what ‘s on the inside that counts!
Your grandma is so pretty…what a lovely story and a beautiful outcome…More pie! This sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
Love it! So easy and delicious!! Definitely putting this on my “go to” list for a great, quick dessert!
I have, uh, never heard of Sugar Cream Pie! I feel like a bad Hoosier! Must. Make.
Are you kidding?! Really?! That is so strange to me… it’s like a thing. You’ll love it!