DURBIN HOTEL SUGAR CREAM PIE

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This sugar cream pie is outstanding and was made for years by the Durbin Hotel in Rushville, Indiana.

Provided by E. Sexton

Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup milk
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In the top of a double boiler, combine the butter, sugar, 1/2 cup whole milk, and whipping cream. Heat until butter is melted and mixture is simmering, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup cold whole milk and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth, then slowly pour into hot cream mixture, whisking constantly. Simmer mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour into baked pastry shell and sprinkle with ground nutmeg.
Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 187.7 mg, Sugar 26.5 g