So simple, this rich pie 's recipe only calls for four ingredients, not counting the crust. Butter, eggs, and vanilla are melted, whipped and stirred together, and then baked in a crust for an hour.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 (9 inch) pie shell
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Allow mixture to cool.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add butter mixture to eggs, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.