Description
Milk Bar Crack Pie is a rich, buttery dessert with a toasted oat cookie crust and a sweet, creamy filling that bakes into a dense, caramel-like center. This easy recipe is perfect for dessert lovers looking for bakery-style food ideas, holiday baking inspiration, easy dessert recipes, and indulgent make-ahead treats that feel special without being complicated.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups oat cookie crumbs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk powder
1/4 cup finely crushed cornflakes
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 egg yolks
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
2. In a bowl, mix the oat cookie crumbs, 4 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar until the crumbs feel evenly moistened.
3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish.
4. Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, milk powder, crushed cornflakes, and salt.
6. Add 1/2 cup melted butter and whisk until smooth.
7. Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then whisk again until combined.
8. Add the egg yolks and mix gently until the filling is glossy and fully blended.
9. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight wobble.
11. Let the pie cool completely at room temperature.
12. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
13. Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use fine crumbs for the crust so it presses together evenly and slices neatly.
Do not overbake the pie because the center should stay slightly soft and will firm up as it chills.
For the cleanest slices, chill the pie overnight and wipe the knife between cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 43 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg