Sour Cream Pie Topping - Master Cookbook Recipe # 439

Name: Sour Cream Pie Topping - Master Cookbook Recipe # 439
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 (one) 9-inch pie
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 tbsp. granulated sugar

This simple yet elegant topping is the perfect finishing touch for a variety of baked pies, especially cream-based or fruit-filled recipes. It creates a creamy, slightly tangy layer that sets beautifully in the oven, providing a smooth contrast to the rich filling underneath.

This is recipe #439 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 5 minCook time: 15 minTotal time: 20 min

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Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. granulated sugar

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until the sugar is well incorporated and the topping is smooth.
Once your pie has finished its initial baking period, remove it from the oven and spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top, reaching close to the edges.
Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the topping to set.
Remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely as directed by your main recipe.

Notes

Tammy's Tips: Make sure your pie is hot when you spread this on to help it distribute evenly without tearing the surface of your filling. For a little extra flair, you can add a tiny pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the mixture if it complements the pie you are making. Letting the pie chill thoroughly after the topping has set will give you those clean, beautiful slices every time.