Description
Legendary Pennsylvania Dutch Shoofly Pie delivers deep molasses richness with crumbly sweet topping and moist cake-like base. Comfort dessert enthusiasts will savor this traditional treat that connects generations of baking heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Filling:
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 large egg
Crust and Crumb Topping:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft the pie dough by blending flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate cold butter until the texture resembles coarse sand-like crumbs.
- Gently introduce ice water to the flour mixture, working until a cohesive dough forms, then shape into a compact disk and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to rest and firm.
- Prepare the molasses filling by whisking together molasses, hot water, and baking soda in a saucepan until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Allow the molasses mixture to cool slightly, then fold in egg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt, ensuring a uniform and well-integrated filling.
- Create the crumb topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, cold butter, and cinnamon, using a pastry cutter to break down butter into small, irregular pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and roll out the chilled dough on a flour-dusted surface, carefully transferring to a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour the molasses mixture into the prepared pie crust, distributing evenly across the bottom.
- Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over the filling, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the filling sets and the topping turns golden brown, verifying doneness with a clean toothpick inserted in the center.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving to enable proper setting and enhanced flavor development.
Notes
- Swap butter for vegan margarine to create a dairy-free version of this classic Pennsylvania Dutch dessert.
- Cold ingredients are crucial for achieving a flaky, tender pie crust that crumbles perfectly when served.
- Toast the spices briefly before adding to the filling to enhance their depth and complexity of flavor.
- Cover the pie edges with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning and ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 321 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 126 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg