Decadent Butterscotch Coffee Delight Pie
Indulge in a heavenly blend of flavors with our Decadent Butterscotch Coffee Delight Pie. This luscious dessert captures the essence of a soft, warm chocolate chip cookie, but takes it to new heights by infusing rich butterscotch chips and a subtle hint of coffee. The base of this pie is reminiscent of the beloved Toll House pie, yet offers a unique, original twist that will leave your taste buds dancing. Serve warm or at room temperature, and elevate it further with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Each bite is like a cozy hug, making it the perfect dessert for gatherings or a comforting treat just for you.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Deep dish pie shell
1 (9 inch) (unbaked, store bought or homemade)
Unsalted butter
1/2 cup (soft)
Light brown sugar
1 cup (firmly packed)
Granulated sugar
1/3 cup (none)
Powder-like coffee
1 1/2 tablespoons (very finely ground)
Eggs
2 large (at room temperature)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
All-purpose flour
1/2 cup (none)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (none)
Milk
2 tablespoons (none)
Butterscotch chips
1 cup (none)
Chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup (none)
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
for garnish (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating, chill your pie shell in the refrigerator to keep it cool and firm.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on high speed until creamy. Gradually add both the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter, beating until well combined.
3
Add the finely ground coffee to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated. The texture will remain somewhat coarse and clumpy.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth and cohesive mix. Then blend in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
5
Sift together the all-purpose flour and salt, then add to the mixture, blending until just combined. Do not overmix.
6
Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth, then fold in the butterscotch chips and nuts of your choice (walnuts or pecans).
7
Carefully pour the filling into the chilled pie shell, using a spoon to smooth it out evenly.
8
Bake in the center of the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes. Rotate the pie 180 degrees halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
9
Check for doneness by gently nudging the pie; the filling should jiggle slightly in the center without rippling. The top will become a deep golden brown, indicating it's ready.
10
Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let cool on a rack. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled for one to two hours. However, for the best experience, avoid serving it too cold, as that will harden the butterscotch chips.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decadent Butterscotch Coffee Delight Pie?
It is a luscious dessert that captures the essence of a soft, warm chocolate chip cookie, infused with rich butterscotch chips and a subtle hint of coffee.
What makes this pie unique?
While reminiscent of the beloved Toll House pie, it offers an original twist by using butterscotch chips and coffee.
How many ingredients are needed for this recipe?
There are 13 ingredients required for this recipe.
What oven temperature is required?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
What type of pie shell should I use?
You should use a 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shell, which can be store-bought or homemade but must be unbaked.
Should the pie shell be chilled?
Yes, you should chill the pie shell in the refrigerator while the oven is heating to keep it cool and firm.
What type of butter is recommended?
The recipe calls for a half cup of softened unsalted butter.
How should the butter and sugars be mixed?
Beat the butter with an electric mixer on high speed until creamy, then gradually add both light brown and granulated sugar.
What kind of coffee is used in the filling?
The recipe requires 1.5 tablespoons of very finely ground, powder-like coffee.
What is the texture of the mixture after adding coffee?
The texture will remain somewhat coarse and clumpy after mixing in the finely ground coffee.
How should I add the eggs?
Add the two large room-temperature eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth mix.
When do I add the vanilla extract?
Blend in the vanilla extract after the eggs have been fully incorporated.
Should the flour be sifted?
Yes, sift together the all-purpose flour and salt before adding them to the mixture.
Can I overmix the batter?
No, you should blend the flour and salt until just combined and avoid overmixing.
When is the milk added?
Stir in the milk after adding the flour, until the batter is smooth, but before adding the chips and nuts.
What kind of chips are used in this pie?
The recipe uses one cup of butterscotch chips.
What nuts are recommended?
You can use a half cup of either chopped walnuts or pecans.
How should the filling be placed in the shell?
Carefully pour the filling into the chilled shell and use a spoon to smooth it out evenly.
How long does the pie need to bake?
Bake the pie in the center of the oven for approximately 50 minutes.
Why should I rotate the pie during baking?
Rotate the pie 180 degrees halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
How do I know the pie is finished baking?
The filling should jiggle slightly in the center without rippling when nudged, and the top will be a deep golden brown.
How should the pie be cooled?
Once removed from the oven, let the pie cool on a rack.
What are the serving temperature options?
It can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled for one to two hours.
Why shouldn't the pie be served too cold?
Serving the pie too cold will cause the butterscotch chips to harden.
What toppings go well with this pie?
It is excellent with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
Is this pie considered comfort food?
Yes, the recipe describes it as a cozy hug and a comforting treat.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
What size is the deep dish pie shell?
The recipe specifies a 9-inch deep dish pie shell.
Is there a vegan version of this pie?
The tags indicate that vegan-friendly options are available for this recipe.
How much brown sugar is used?
The recipe requires one cup of firmly packed light brown sugar.