Description
A rich, gooey, unforgettable dessert, this homemade Milk Bar Crack Pie delivers all the indulgent joy of the famous original. With its chewy oat cookie crust and buttery custard filling, it’s perfect for impressing guests or satisfying late-night cravings. Whether you’re looking for a showstopping dessert for your next gathering or exploring creative food ideas for an easy recipe to freeze ahead, this pie fits the bill. Ideal for those searching for quick breakfast inspiration (yes, pie for breakfast is real), sweet dinner ideas, or a decadent treat to share.
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 tablespoons butter (for cookie crust)
1 egg yolk (for cookie)
2 tablespoons melted butter (for crust)
3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1/2 cup light brown sugar (for filling)
1/4 cup dry milk powder or 1 tablespoon corn powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup melted butter (for filling)
6 large egg yolks (for filling)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together 4 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
3. Add 1 egg yolk and mix well, then stir in 1/2 cup oats, 1/3 cup flour, salt, and vanilla.
4. Spread into a thin layer and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
5. Crumble the oat cookie into fine crumbs and mix with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
6. Press the crust mixture into a pie dish firmly along the bottom and sides.
7. In a bowl, whisk 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, dry milk powder, and salt.
8. Add 3/4 cup melted butter and stir until smooth.
9. Whisk in 6 egg yolks, then 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
10. Pour the filling into the crust and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
11. Reduce heat to 325°F and bake for another 15–20 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
12. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
13. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and slice into thin wedges.
Notes
Let the pie chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
Slice thinly—it’s rich and goes a long way.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 180mg