Water Pie Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Cozy Sweet Creamy Filling
A simple and nostalgic water pie with a silky, sweet creamy filling made from just five pantry staples. Perfect for cozy moments and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch (23 cm) unbaked pie crust, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup (240 ml) room temperature water
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt if using unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, pressing gently against the edges and trimming any excess dough. Crimp edges if desired.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the water, granulated sugar, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust; it will be liquidy.
- Bake on the middle rack for 45-55 minutes until the filling is set and slightly puffed with a golden top and browned crust edges. A gentle jiggle in the center is okay.
- Cool the pie completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to fully set.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly. Brush crust with beaten egg for a shinier finish. Let pie cool completely before slicing to set filling. Can substitute butter with coconut oil and egg with flax egg for vegan version. Gluten-free pie crust can be used for gluten-free adaptation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 2
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