Wicks Sugar Cream Pie Recipe
This Wicks Sugar Cream Pie Recipe is smooth, creamy and full of comfort. It feels warm, simple and nostalgic.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pie
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar for topping
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Place pie crust in a pie dish and set aside.
Mix Dry Items
- In a bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt evenly.
Heat Milk
- Pour milk and cream into a saucepan. Heat on medium flame slowly.
Add Sugar Mix
- Add dry mixture into warm milk slowly while whisking.
Stir Constantly
- Stir continuously until mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
Add Butter
- Add butter to the thick mixture and stir until melted.
Add Vanilla
- Add vanilla extract and mix gently.
Pour Filling
- Pour warm filling into the prepared pie crust carefully.
Smooth Top
- Level the top with a spoon for smooth surface.
Add Topping
- Mix cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle on top evenly.
Bake Pie
- Place pie in oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
Check Center
- Check center. It should be slightly set but soft.
Cool Pie
- Remove pie from oven. Let it cool fully.
Rest Pie
- Let pie rest for one hour before slicing.
Slice and Serve
- Slice gently and serve fresh.
Notes
- Use whole milk for best texture.
- Stir constantly to avoid lumps.
- Use homemade crust for better taste.
- Add nutmeg for warm spice flavor.
- Add honey for natural sweetness.
- Use almond milk for dairy-free version.
- Add coconut cream for tropical taste.
- Chill before serving for firm slices.
- Add whipped cream topping.
- Serve warm for soft texture.