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Crack Pie Recipe

A rich and decadent pie with a buttery oat crust and a sweet, gooey filling. A true crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Oat Cookie Crust

  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 recipe Oat Cookie
  • 0.0625 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt

Crack Pie Filling

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup corn powder freeze-dried corn, ground to a fine powder
  • 0.25 cup milk powder
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 large egg yolks

Garnish

  • confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Oat Cookie Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy and pale yellow.
  • Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. On a lower speed, add the egg and mix until incorporated.
  • Increase speed to medium-high for 1 to 2 minutes until sugar granules fully dissolve and mixture is pale white.
  • On low speed, add flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix for 60-75 seconds until dough comes together. Dough will be a slightly fluffy, fatty mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Grease and line a quarter sheet pan with parchment or a Silpat. Spread the oat cookie dough evenly, about 1/4 inch thick. Dough will not cover the entire pan.
  • Bake the oat cookie for 15 minutes. Cool completely before using.

Crack Pie Filling

  • In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment on low speed, mix the dry ingredients for the filling. Keep mixer on low throughout to avoid incorporating too much air.
  • Add melted butter and paddle until all dry ingredients are moist.
  • Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, mix until cream is fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add egg yolks and paddle just to combine. Be careful not to aerate the mixture. Use immediately.

Assemble the Pies

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse the cooled oat cookie with brown sugar and salt until it resembles wet sand.
  • Transfer crumbs to a bowl. Knead in the melted butter until the mixture is moist enough to form a ball. Add an additional 1-1.5 tablespoons of butter if needed.
  • Divide the oat crust mixture evenly between two 10-inch pie tins.
  • Press the crust firmly into the bottom and up the sides of both pie tins. Use immediately or store wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Place pie shells on a baking sheet. Divide the filling evenly between both crusts, filling about 3/4 full. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, until golden brown and jiggly.
  • Open the oven door and reduce temperature to 325°F (160°C). Keep pies in oven while temperature adjusts. Once at 325°F, close door and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Pies should still be jiggly in the center. If too jiggly, bake for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. For a denser filling, chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Just before serving, dust generously with confectioners' sugar.

Notes

Adapted from Momofuku Milk Bar.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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