Air Fryer Sugar Cream Pie

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🥧 Air Fryer Sugar Cream Pie

🔹 Servings: 6–8

🔹 Prep Time: 10 minutes

🔹 Cook Time: 25–30 minutes (depending on your air fryer)

🔹 Chill Time: 2–4 hours

🔹 Total Time: ~3 hours (includes cooling)

📝 Ingredients

For the Pie Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

For the Crust:

  • 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade, pre-baked)

  • Optional: Use a smaller crust (6–7 inches) if your air fryer is compact

For the Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

🛠 Equipment

  • 6–7 inch pie pan (metal or silicone for air fryer use)

  • Air fryer

  • Whisk

  • Saucepan

🍽️ Instructions

1. Pre-bake the Crust

  • Roll out the pie dough into a 6–7 inch pan (or smaller to fit your air fryer basket).

  • Dock the crust with a fork.

  • Place parchment and pie weights (or dried beans).

  • Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden. Remove weights and parchment.

⚠️ Tip: You can use a ready-made graham cracker crust too—no pre-baking required.

2. Make the Filling

In a medium saucepan over medium heat:

  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, and cream.

  • Whisk constantly until mixture thickens (5–7 minutes).

  • Once thick, remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.

✅ It should resemble thick pudding.

3. Fill and Air Fry

  • Pour the hot filling into the pre-baked crust.

  • Smooth the top with a spatula.

Optional Topping:

  • Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle or brush gently over the top.

4. Air Fry the Pie

  • Carefully place the pie in the air fryer basket.

  • Air fry at 330°F (165°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and slightly caramelized.

⏲️ Depending on your air fryer and pie size, cook time may vary slightly.

5. Cool and Chill

  • Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for 30–45 minutes.

  • Then transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, until fully set.

6. Serve

  • Slice and serve chilled.

  • Optional: top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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