Food
Sugar Cream Pie
By Ryan Hurd · Published Sep 12, 2026
Servings
Serves 6-8
Prep
10 min
Cook
36 min
Difficulty
Medium
A hoosier classic. Goes well with your holiday treats, or during a Summer cookout. The rich, creamy filling of a sugar cream pie is a perfect complement to the sweet, buttery crust. The pie is best served warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. The aroma of the pie baking in the oven is enough to make your mouth water, and the sight of the golden-brown crust and the glossy, smooth filling is enough to make your eyes water with anticipation. The pie is a true comfort food, and it's easy to see why it's a favorite among Hoosiers.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- • 4 Tbsp cornstarch
- • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- • 4 Tbsp butter, melted
- • 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
- • 1 Tbsp vanilla
Topping
- • 2 Tbsp melted butter
- • 1 tsp cinnamon sugar
Steps
- 1.Preheat oven to 325°F. Place the crust on a baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes to partially cook and set aside.
- 2.Mix cornstarch & sugar in a small bowl until combined.
- 3.In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cornstarch mixture, melted butter, & heavy cream to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
- 4.Add vanilla & stir. Pour hot cream into prepared pie crust & smooth the top.
- 5.Top with melted butter and evenly sprinkle the desired amount of cinnamon sugar.
- 6.Bake for 25 minutes and broil for 1 minute.
- 7.Cool until room temperature and place in the fridge to set for at least 1 hour.
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