Description
Dandelion cream pie whisks wild meadow charm into a delightful dessert that celebrates spring’s golden blooms. Delicate flower petals merge with creamy custard, offering foragers and bakers a whimsical slice of seasonal magic you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 cup dandelion petals
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup honey
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by combining graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter into a cohesive mixture. Gently press the blend into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring even coverage of bottom and sides. Bake in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for 8-10 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden hue. Allow the crust to cool completely at room temperature.
- Create a smooth preliminary mixture by whisking milk, honey, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt in a separate vessel. Simultaneously, warm the remaining milk in a saucepan until it reaches a steaming point. Carefully temper the egg mixture by gradually incorporating the hot milk, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- Return the combined liquid to the saucepan, cooking over medium-low heat. Stir consistently until the mixture transforms into a thick, pudding-like consistency, approximately 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in delicate dandelion petals and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Transfer the luxurious filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer. Refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, allowing the pie to set completely and develop its rich texture.
- Prepare the crown by whipping cream until soft peaks emerge. Introduce honey and vanilla, continuing to beat until the topping forms stiff, elegant peaks that hold their shape.
- Generously spread or artfully pipe the whipped cream across the chilled pie’s surface. Slice into decadent portions and serve as a delightful culinary celebration of seasonal flavors.
Notes
- Substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat cookies for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Carefully collect dandelion petals from pesticide-free areas to ensure safe and fresh ingredients.
- Prevent lumpy custard by whisking constantly and maintaining a gentle heat during cooking process.
- Add extra flavor complexity by infusing milk with additional dandelion petals before making the filling for deeper herbal notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg