Description

This Honey Carrot Pie features a silky, honey-sweetened carrot custard nestled in a crisp Biscoff cookie crust. It’s an elegant make-ahead dessert with warm caramel notes and a smooth, creamy texture that’s perfect for holidays and special occasions.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups (226 grams or 8 ounces) Biscoff cookie crumbs

6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup (40 grams) light brown sugar, lightly packed

Pinch kosher salt

16 ounces carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup (160 grams) pure clover honey

1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar

2 tablespoons (30 grams) water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

3 large eggs

1/2 cup (113 grams) heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and position a rack in the center.
Combine the Biscoff cookie crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt until the mixture resembles wet sand. Adjust with additional butter or crumbs if needed.
Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate, covering the bottom and sides evenly.
Steam or boil the carrots for 20 to 30 minutes, until very fork-tender.
Transfer the cooked carrots to a blender with the honey, granulated sugar, water, vanilla extract, and coarse kosher salt. Blend until completely smooth.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until smooth.
Whisk the carrot puree into the egg mixture until fully combined.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the filling is set with little to no movement in the center.
Cool the pie to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Serve chilled with whipped cream and an optional candied carrot garnish.

Notes

Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, or cloves for a warm spiced flavor.

Wildflower honey may be substituted for clover honey.

Top with toasted pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

Drizzle additional honey over each slice before serving if desired.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze tightly wrapped slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 360 kcal
Sugar: 29 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg