Mini Butterscotch Pie Recipe (2024)

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November 28, 2011

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Happy Monday!

Sweet sassy molassy is this an amazing recipe!

Did you catch the teaser I left you all with on Facebook yesterday? A lot of you had a hard time waiting until today, but HERE is the recipe for these Mini Butterscotch Cream Pies! I had some left over pie crust in my fridge that I just HAD to do something with, so these are the little babies I made!

Cute, huh?

They are not only darling to look at, but really simple to make {only 7 ingredients needed!} and super easy to eat, not to mention delicious. Lets get baking, shall we?

First thing you want to do is preheat your oven to 375 or so and roll out your chilled dough. I used a flower shaped cookie cutter to make some cute edges on my mini pies but a regular round circle is fine.

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So once you get them all cut, carefully press them into your mini muffin tins. If you don’t have non-stick ones, you might want to lightly spritz the whole thing with a little non-stick. However, if you’re using a pie crust with a whole lotta butter and/or shortening {like this recipe that I used from Paula Deen} then the non-stick spray is really unnecessary.

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Bake those off for 8 minutes or until lightly golden. Watch them carefully! They burn super easy! Once you pull them out of the oven let them cool! I let them cool about 5-10 minutes in the pan and them pop them our of the hot pan and onto a cooling rack.

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Now for the butterscotch filling- grab some butterscotch baking chips and toss them into a bowl.

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Now, melt these down. I have a melt chocolate function on my microwave that I use that works like a charm. If you don’t have that, then use a double boiler or set the microwave at 50% power and stir every 20 seconds or so.

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To this melted butterscotch, whip in some softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.Please oh please use room temperature cream cheese or else you will NEVER get those lumps out!

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So, next thing you do is add in some vanilla…

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…and sugar! That’s it!

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Whip this all together until it’s smooth and creamy!

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Spoon about a teaspoon into each tart and refrigerate.

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So while those sit in the fridge, lets make the cream. Most of you know how to do this, so I’ll make it quick. Start out with some cream in a chilled bowl.

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Add in a splash of vanilla,

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some sugar,

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and some cornstarch. This is a totally optional ingredient. I add it to my cream whenever I’m making it in advance…it acts as a stabilizer so it never deflates. A VERY handy trick!

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So, once I have all this in a bowl, I crack out my OXO beaters and have at it.

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I whip mine by hand about 1 1/2 minutes until stiff peaks form.

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Then I crack out my frosting tips. For these I used the Wilton 1M tip with a disposable bag.

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So, fill up your bag with the whipped cream and pipe some rosettes on top of the filled pies.

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Then you top each pie with a butterscotch chip to dress them up a little more. Aren’t they irresistible? So fun! LOVE these guys!

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Store these in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. Your guests will go nuts over these! Guaranteed!

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Here’s the handy dandy printable!

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This bite-sized Butterscotch Pie recipe is adorable, delicious, and really simple to make. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings!

servings 24 mini pies

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Pie Crust Recipe Enough For 1 9-inch Shell
  • 24 whole Butterscotch Chips For Optional Garnish

FOR THE FILLING:

FOR THE CREAM:

  • 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch Optional
  • 24 whole Butterscotch Chips For Garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out chilled pie crust and using a small round cookie cutter, cut out 24 – 2 1/2-3 inch circles. I used a flower shaped cookie cutter so I’d have fluted edges. Press the dough circles into mini muffin tins and bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

  • Place butterscotch chips into a heat-proof bowl and microwave using the melt chocolate function until melted (or if you don’t have this function, just heat for 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval and stopping once it’s smooth).

  • Using a hand mixer, blend cream cheese into the melted butterscotch chips until smooth. Scrape sides of bowl and mix again so there are no lumps. Stir in vanilla and sugar. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into each shell and refrigerate.

  • Whip together all ingredients for the cream until stiff peaks form. Spoon cream into a piping bag with a Wilton 1M tip. Swirl the cream over top of the filling and place a butterscotch chip on top for garnish. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butterscotch pie

Mini Butterscotch Pie Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is butterscotch pie made of? ›

Butterscotch Pie is made with an easy spiced Biscoff cookie crust, a homemade butterscotch pudding filling, all topped with fresh whipped cream. Perfect fall treat!

Why is my butterscotch not thickening? ›

If the sauce cools down and you still find it to be too thin, then it's undercooked. You can place it back on the heat for a bit to let it thicken up even more.

How do you keep mini pies from sticking? ›

Use non-stick muffin tins (two sets of 12-cup tins will work for a dozen pies), and grease the cups before filling to make sure the little pies don't stick when they're done. Bake one tin at a time, in the center of the oven. The darker the finish on the pan, the faster the crust will bake.

How long is butterscotch pie good for in the fridge after? ›

Make and enjoy the pie on the same day. The meringue-topped pie will be best when served the day it is made. You can make the butterscotch layer ahead of time and refrigerate the pie without the meringue topping, if needed, for up to 2 days. Whipped cream topping option.

What is the main ingredient in butterscotch? ›

Butterscotch is a type of confectionery whose primary ingredients are brown sugar and butter. Some recipes include corn syrup, cream, vanilla, and salt. The earliest known recipes, in mid-19th century Yorkshire, used treacle (molasses) in place of, or in addition to, sugar.

What's the difference between caramel and butterscotch? ›

The difference between butterscotch and caramel is that caramel is made with white granulated sugar and cooked to 340 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas butterscotch is made with brown sugar and cooked to 289 degrees Fahrenheit.

How do you thicken butterscotch? ›

Butterscotch is very liquid – This usually means your sauce has a very thin consistency often the result of undercooking. Sometimes, however, high-moisture butter or low-fat creams are usually the culprits. Place it back on the heat and let the liquid evaporate. The sauce will thicken as you heat the mixture.

Why is my butterscotch not melting? ›

So as the butterscotch chips heat up they tend to hold their shape unless they are stirred regularly. This make mean that it looks as if they aren't melting and as as you continue to heat them they (or the chocolate) will start to overheat and "sieze".

Why don't people like butterscotch? ›

Perception of sweetness: Butterscotch is a very sweet flavor, which may not appeal to everyone's tastes. Some people may find it too rich or overpowering, and may prefer milder or less sugary flavors.

Should I spray pie pan before crust? ›

Non-stick spray, butter, or shortening in the pie dish, on the other hand, will prevent sticking — but since most pie and tart crusts are pretty heavy on the butter already, you shouldn't need a lot of, if any, grease to get the job done. Using too much, or the wrong kind, can change the texture of your pie dough.

How do you get mini pies out of a tin? ›

Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes. Then very carefully with a knife, loosen the edges of each pie and gently lift out from the muffin tin. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

What is Derby pie made of? ›

Derby pie
TypeCustard pie
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateKentucky
Created byGeorge Kern
Main ingredientsPie dough, eggs, butter, brown sugar, sometimes corn syrup, chocolate, walnuts or pecans
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Does butterscotch pie exist? ›

Butterscotch pie is a pie in American cuisine made by cooking brown sugar with egg yolks, corn starch, milk or cream, and butter to make a butterscotch custard pie filling which is topped with meringue and browned in the oven.

Does butterscotch expire? ›

Milk and white chocolates last no more than eight to 10 months. * Hard candy: Lollipops, roll candy and butterscotch candies can last up to a year when stored at room temperature or in cool, dry conditions.

Is butterscotch just butter and scotch? ›

Alas, it turns out that butterscotch, traditionally a mixture of brown sugar and butter, never did contain Scotch. While there is no definitive etymology of the word, theories range from scotch being a corruption of the word “scorch,” to the possibility that the candy came from Scotland (this one is dubious).

What is in butterscotch natural flavor? ›

Butterscotch Type, Natural Flavor Blend contains propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol, water and natural flavor. This extract is gluten and sugar-free. For Baked Goods and other Food Applications.

What are the components of the butterscotch flavor? ›

A traditional butterscotch sauce recipe requires only three main ingredients: brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. That's it! We also add in a little vanilla and salt to boost the flavor. If you only have salted butter, you can use it instead.

What is the difference between butter and butterscotch? ›

Butter is made from cream that is churned until it becomes solid, while margarine is typically made from vegetable oils that are hydrogenated to make them solid. Butterscotch, on the other hand, is a type of candy or dessert that is made by melting brown sugar and butter together, and then adding cream and vanilla.

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