Honey Custard Pie Recipe With Salted High NotesABy Ashton · Updated June 14, 20264.729 reviews·Total 1 hr·Serves 8Jump to Recipe Save Pin Add to Google posted by Ashton on June 14, 2026 This salted honey custard pie brings a little something different to the Thanksgiving table. With a caramel-like flavor and creamy custard texture (sort of like a pumpkin pie), this honey pie recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser any time of year! I’ve seen variations of this pie floating around on Pinterest for a year or two, and I have been dying to give it a try. Who knew that a baked honey custard pie would taste SO GOOD? Imagine this: the buttery, rich custard flavor of pecan pie mashed up with the silky honey custard texture of pumpkin pies. If that doesn’t scream THANKSGIVING TABLE, then I don’t know what does! That first bite is seriously next-level, you guys. Your taste buds will thank you! 🍯 Ingredients for This Honey Custard Pie Here’s what you’ll need to pull together this delicious pie. I always recommend using room temperature eggs and dairy for the best texture in custard pies like this one. Grab your large bowl and let’s get to it! Pie crust (two if you want to make a braided crust) Unsalted butter Brown sugar Cornstarch Heavy cream Honey (orange blossom honey or pure honey — more on that below!) Large eggs plus extra egg yolks Apple cider vinegar Flaky sea salt (also called flakey sea salt — either way, don’t skip it!) Tips and Notes for the Best Salted Honey Pie A few things I’ve learned making this salted honey pie that’ll save you so much stress! First, quality honey is EVERYTHING here. I love Bee Harmony Honey — it has the most gorgeous honey flavor. You can also experiment with different honeys like raw honey or even Lyle’s golden syrup for a slightly unique flavor. Qi Chai Honey and Zen Bear Honey Teas are other fun options worth exploring if you want to branch out. Orange blossom honey gives the most delicate, dreamy result — be still my heart! 🐝 The Crust — Flaky and Buttery Every Time You can totally use a frozen crust or prepared pie crusts if you’re short on time — zero judgment here! But if you want to make your own crust, I have THREE super-easy recipes: Buttermilk Pastry Pie Crust, Easiest All-Butter Pie Crust, or No Rolling Press-in-the-Pan Pie Crust. For a proper butter pastry crust, start with cold butter cut into your food processor, add ice water (cold water is key!), and press your pie dough onto a lightly floured surface before transferring to your pie pan or pie plate. That flaky crust — sometimes I spell it flakey crust and honestly both feel right — is what makes the buttery crust truly sing against the custard filling. You’ll want to blind bake the bottom of the crust using pie weights and a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet so it stays crisp. Set your oven to medium heat and let that buttery crust go deep golden brown. If you’re at high altitude or higher elevation, add a couple minutes to your bake time! Making the Custard Filling The custard filling is where the magic happens! You’ll brown your unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it smells nutty and gorgeous — that browned butter is what gives this pie its incredible caramel-like flavor. Pour the brown butter mixture over your brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, and sour cream combo in a large bowl, then whisk in your large eggs and egg yolks until silky smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and a bit of sea salt. The remaining cream mixture goes right into your prepared pie crust in the pie pan, and then it’s time to finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt and an egg wash on the crust edges. So dreamy! You can check out my Honey Apple Pie Recipe for more honey-forward dessert inspo, or browse my Delicious Holiday Pies guide for even more special occasion ideas. Serving and Storing This Delicious Pie Be sure to chill this pie completely on a wire rack before slicing — it’s a great recipe to make the night before so it can set overnight. Chess pies and custard pies like this one slice SO much better when fully chilled. I literally can’t even stress this enough. You can make this any time of year, not just fall — though it is absolutely stunning on a Thanksgiving table right alongside your Cranberry Brie Mini Pies! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, so check my amazon shop for my favorite pie tools and check for complimentary delivery options and delivery dates. Digital gift cards also available! Last note: this honey custard pie recipe uses no tree nuts, so it’s a lovely alternative to pecan pie or honey cake for guests with nut allergies. Now go make this — it is absolutely a have-to-make-this situation! 💛 Salted Honey Custard Pie Yield: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Save this recipe for later: Save Pin Add to Google This Salted Honey Custard Pie brings a little something different to the Thanksgiving table. With a caramel-like flavor and creamy texture (sort of like a pumpkin pie), this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser this year! Print Ingredients pie crust, prepared, unbaked 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup Bee Harmony Honey 3 large eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar Instructions Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Press the pie crust into a deep-dish pie dish. Whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour the filling into the pie crust. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Let cool at room temperature for 3-4 hours and then keep chilled until ready to serve. Optional: sprinkle the top with sea salt before serving.
