Quebecois Maple Cream Pie

4 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 5 min
Ready In: 2 hr 20 min

“I had the most amazing sugar pie in Quebec City, Canada at a restaurant called the Cochon Dingue. (The Crazy Pig). Their version is custardy versus the soft-fudgy/brown sugar ones that are a regional specialty. The pie tastes better if made 1 night (or more) before serving. Good luck on having it around for that long! Serve topped with creme fraiche, if desired.” - by CTREYNARD

Ingredients

3/4 cup real maple syrup (dark amber)
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
4 egg yolks
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

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Original recipe yields 1 9-inch pie

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place the pie crust in its plate in a large, shallow baking pan lined with foil in case of a boil-over.
Bring maple syrup to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, to reduce syrup down by about one-quarter. Stir in cream, bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat.
Whisk egg yolks and egg together in a large bowl. Very gradually add the cream mixture to the eggs, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking constantly. Stir in salt, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Pour the batter into the prepared pie crust.
Bake until the pie is mostly set but jiggles slightly when moved, about 1 hour. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
463 cal
23%

Fat
35.4 g
55%

Carbs
32.8 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (4)

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DRAGONFLYJILL

Jun. 7, 2010

"Phenomenal - made for a pie tasting and it definately was the top pick. Smooth maple flavor, rich, everyone devoured it...." See more"

FOODWIZ

Jan. 6, 2011

"If you like simple, not over-done custard pies, do NOT pass this one up! It really was delicious, especially with some freshly grated nutmeg mixed in, and topped with maple whipped cream. So simple b..." See moreut so elegant and wonderful! Thanks!!"

Jonathan Lefrancois

Dec. 29, 2010

"I'm disappointed with this recipe. I was hoping to love it and i prepared it with a friend here. The mixture was really odd-tasting. I am from Quebec and have had maple-cream pie for years from my ..." See moregrandmother. I think the ratio of sweet and salt + vinegar is way off. Is it just me? I turned out with a way salty pie :("

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