How to Make Durbin Hotel Sugar Cream Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Durbin Hotel in Rushville, Indiana, was famous for its delicious sugar cream pie. This sweet, creamy dessert has been a favorite in the Midwest for generations, and the Durbin Hotel's version is widely considered the best. The pie's unique flavor and rich history make it a beloved tradition for many families in the area. Fortunately, the recipe for this iconic pie has been passed down through the years, and now you can recreate the magic of the Durbin Hotel in the comfort of your own kitc...

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Ingredients

  • 1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In the top of a double boiler, combine the butter, sugar, 1/2 cup whole milk, and whipping cream. Heat until butter is melted and mixture is simmering, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup cold whole milk and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth, then slowly pour into hot cream mixture, whisking constantly. Simmer mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour into baked pastry shell and sprinkle with ground nutmeg.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 86mg