Here’s a luscious and indulgent recipe for Creamy Butterscotch Heaven Pie — the kind of dreamy, layered dessert that melts in your mouth with rich butterscotch flavor, a creamy filling, and a buttery crust. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or just a sweet treat for yourself!
🥧 Creamy Butterscotch Heaven Pie
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafers)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the butterscotch filling:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant butterscotch pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the whipped topping layer:
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
- Optional: caramel drizzle, toffee bits, or chopped pecans for topping
Instructions:
- Make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the butterscotch filling:
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually mix pudding into the cream cheese until smooth.
- Fold in 1/2 cup whipped topping to lighten the filling.
- Assemble the pie:
- Spread the butterscotch filling evenly into the cooled crust.
- Top with remaining whipped topping. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set properly.
- Garnish & serve:
- Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle with toffee bits, or chopped pecans if desired.
- Slice and serve cold.
🍬 Tips & Variations:
- Want it extra indulgent? Add a layer of crushed butterscotch candies or a swirl of dulce de leche between the filling and topping.
- Use a pre-made pie crust to save time.
- You can make this in individual dessert cups or jars for easy serving.