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Wicks Sugar Cream Pie Recipe
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Wicks Sugar Cream Pie Recipe

A classic Indiana dessert, Wicks Sugar Cream Pie is creamy, comforting, and delightfully simple. With a buttery homemade crust and a rich vanilla-scented filling, it’s the perfect dessert to share with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Indiana Hoosier
Calories: 420
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 6 tbsp 6 tbsp unsalted butter (cold)
  • 22 tbsp 2 tbsp vegetable shortening (cold)
  • 1 ¼ cups 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp salt
For the Filling
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

To make Wicks Sugar Cream Pie at home, having the right tools will make everything much easier:
  1. Food Processor or Pastry Cutter: Essential for blending the butter and flour into a flaky pie crust.
  2. Rolling Pin: To roll out your chilled dough evenly.
  3. Pie Plate (9-inch): Glass or ceramic pie plates work beautifully for baking this pie.
  4. Mixing Bowls & Whisk: For preparing the creamy custard filling.
  5. Baking Sheet: Place under the pie while baking to catch any drips and ensure even cooking.
  6. Aluminum Foil: Helps protect the crust edges from over-browning.