Sweet, Silky, Bakery-Style Elegance
This Salted Honey Pie is a smooth, custardy dream with deep honey flavor and the perfect touch of flaky sea salt. It tastes like a cross between crème brûlée and a buttery chess pie—but even easier to make. With simple pantry ingredients and a gorgeously glossy finish, it’s ideal for holidays, brunches, or cozy weekend baking. The balance of sweet honey and crackling sea salt makes every bite unforgettable, and the pie sets beautifully with minimal effort. Prepare to impress with a dessert that looks refined but is totally beginner-friendly!
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Servings: 8 slices
📝 Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup honey
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornmeal (helps with texture)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- 9-inch pie dish
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheet (to catch drips)
- Cooling rack
🍯 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Prep the Crust
Place your unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch dish. Crimp edges and chill while preparing the filling. - Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. - Add Eggs & Cream
Whisk in eggs one at a time. Add heavy cream, cornmeal, and salt. Mix until the custard is silky and well blended. 🍯 - Fill & Bake
Pour mixture into the chilled crust. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes.
The edges should be set, and the center should jiggle slightly. - Cool Completely
Let the pie cool on a rack for at least 2 hours. As it cools, it will set into a creamy, sliceable custard. 😋 - Finish with Flaky Salt
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt just before serving for the perfect sweet-salty contrast.
💡 Pro Tips
- Don’t skip cooling: This pie needs time to set for clean, beautiful slices.
- Burnt honey flavor: Heat 2 tbsp honey in a pan until dark amber, then whisk into the filling for deeper complexity.
- Crust protection: Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Serve with: Lightly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.