Jeff Ruby Butter Pie Recipe
Discover the ultimate Jeff Ruby butter pie recipe, a decadent dessert that's both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour + extra for dusting
- 1 cup 2 sticks Unsalted butter (cold) + extra for pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 4 Eggs beaten
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
Preparing the Crust
- Mix Like a Pro: In a large bowl, blend 2 cups of flour with a pinch of salt. Add 1 stick of cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle cold water over the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll It Out: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a circle, aiming for a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Gently place it into your pie dish, trimming any excess. Impress your friends with your dough-flipping skills (or don’t, and just gently lay it in there).
- Chill: Refrigerate the crust for about 30 minutes. This is a great time to ponder life or why you didn’t just buy a pre-made crust.
Creating the Filling
- Butter Me Up: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a saucepan, melt the remaining stick of butter over medium heat. Add both sugars, stirring until well combined and slightly thickened. Allow it to cool down to room temperature after taking it off the heat.
- Mix Mastery: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Slowly add the cooled butter mixture, stirring continuously to avoid cooking the eggs with the warm butter.
- Combine and Pour: Gently pour the filling into the chilled pie crust, whispering sweet nothings to ensure it settles nicely.
Baking to Perfection
- Bake: Place the pie in the oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is a golden brown. The kitchen will smell like heaven, and you’ll be the hero of the hour.
- Cool: Let the pie cool on a wire rack until it is completely cool Patience is a virtue, especially when butter pie is involved.