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Hoosier Tart

September 4, 2022 by Judith Hannemann

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Hoosier tart is a simple but rich and elegant dessert.Hoosier tart

Hoosier Tart Is Creamy

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s ultra creamy but easy to make, look no further than this Hoosier tart.

I imagine its roots are in Indiana, although I can’t be positive, but if you just look at the name that’s where it hails from.

This pie is extremely rich because it is made with heavy cream. So if you’re counting calories this isn’t for you. If an occasional splurge is OK, then by all means try it. One good thing is it is so rich that a small serving will satisfy.

Hoosier tart

No Substitutions

Resist the temptation to substitute something with a lower fat content for the heavy cream. It’ll only result in something watery that won’t set up right. There’s really no way to make this a non-dairy treat either.

So rather than waste perfectly good ingredients, it’s wise not to try with this one.

Hoosier tart

The Crust

The crust can be as easy as frozen or refrigerated ones or your own from-scratch recipe! That’s the beauty of these types of desserts.

Personally, I opt for the frozen or refrigerated variety because pie crust can be hit or miss with me. I have discovered a great method that I used with my caramel crumb peach pie that I am currently using–thanks to Mary Berry for that one. However standard crusts have always been iffy for me. So if you’re like me, then opt for the kind that will work regardless.

As a note to flavor, this tart is topped with a delicious cinnamon sugar. The cinnamon blends beautifully with the rich vanilla creaminess of the filling. In fact I think it’s the nicest part of this dessert.

The Recipe

 

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Hoosier Tart

Old-fashioned dessert
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hoosier pie, sweet cream pie
Servings: 12
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust at room temperature
  • 4 tbs cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tbs salted butter melted
  • 2 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbs vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F and place pie crust onto a baking sheet. Prick bottom of crust with a fork or use pie weights (dried beans are good)
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes to partially cook and set aside.
  • Mix cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl until combined.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cornstarch mixture, melted butter, and heavy whipping cream to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Add vanilla and stir. Pour hot cream into prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
  • Top with melted butter and evenly sprinkle with desired amount of cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake for 25 minutes and broil for about 1 minute.
  • Cool until room temperature and place in the fridge to set for a least 1 hour.
  • Serve or store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. Marie says

    September 4, 2022 at 4:20 pm

    You’re Hoosier pie looks awesome I can’t wait to try it.thanks

    • Judith Hannemann says

      September 4, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      The filling is awesome!!! Hope you enjoy it!

  2. Denise says

    September 4, 2022 at 8:13 pm

    do you have a recipe for the cinnamon sugar ?

    • Judith Hannemann says

      September 4, 2022 at 8:40 pm

      The mix I prefer is about 1 tbs ground cinnamon to 2 tbs sugar. My advice is to try with a little cinnamon then keep increasing it until you are satisfied with the flavor–it’s pretty subjective. You can buy it pre-mixed but it’s expensive for what it is.

  3. Frank B says

    September 10, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    Hoosiers call this a sugar cream pie. It’s the state pie.

    • Judith Hannemann says

      September 10, 2022 at 9:46 pm

      I’ve heard it called that too. Whatever you call it, it’s delicious!

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