Classic Sugar Cream Pie Recipe: How to Make a Traditional Creampie Dessert

Discover the Classic Sugar Cream Pie creampie

The classic creampie, also known as sugar cream pie, is a beloved American dessert that combines a flaky, baked shell with rich homemade vanilla pudding, topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust.

Ingredients for Your creampie

• 1 (9-inch) pre-baked pie crust
• 2 cups whole milk
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Baking Instructions for creampie

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
2. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture begins to gently boil.
3. To temper yolks, add 2 tablespoons of the hot milk mixture into yolks while whisking; then pour yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
4. Continue cooking and stirring for about 2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
5. Pour the warm vanilla custard into the baked pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Combine the remaining melted butter with sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over the custard layer.
7. Place under the broiler on high for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the topping is bubbly and golden.
8. Remove from oven, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
9. Slice into 8 servings and enjoy your homemade creampie masterpiece!

Serve this sweet treat at your next gathering and watch how the creamy creampie disappears fast.