🥧 Milk Bar Crack Pie

Yes! The legendary Milk Bar Crack Pie (now called Milk Bar Pie) is rich, gooey, buttery, and totally addictive — hence the name. Created by Christina Tosi, this pie has a toasted oat cookie crust and a luscious filling that’s caramel-like and sweet with a touch of salt. Here’s how to make it at home!

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🥧 Milk Bar Crack Pie

🍽️ Dish Type: Dessert

🍴 Servings: 8–10 slices

🕒 Total Time: ~2 hours (plus chilling)

🌟 Flavor: Sweet, buttery, salty-caramel vibe

🍪 Crust: Homemade oat cookie

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📝 INGREDIENTS

For the Oat Cookie Crust:

• 6 tbsp butter, room temp
• 4 tbsp light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ cup flour
• 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
• ⅛ tsp baking powder
• Pinch of baking soda & salt

For the Filling:

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp milk powder (adds richness)
• ¼ cup dry milk (or another 1 tbsp milk powder)
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 8 egg yolks
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt

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🔥 DIRECTIONS

1. Make the Oat Cookie:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Mix in egg yolk.
• Stir in flour, oats, baking powder, soda, and salt.
• Spread dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a thin layer.
• Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden. Let cool completely.
• Crumble the cookie into a bowl.

2. Make the Crust:

• Add 3 tbsp melted butter to cookie crumbles and press into a 9″ pie pan. Firmly press up the sides and bottom. Chill while making filling.

3. Make the Filling:

• In a bowl, whisk sugars, milk powder, and salt.
• Whisk in melted butter, cream, egg yolks, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Assemble & Bake:

• Pour filling into crust. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
• Reduce temp to 325°F, bake for 10–15 more minutes — edges should be set, center just slightly jiggly.

⚠️ Pie will puff and then fall — that’s normal!

5. Chill:

• Cool to room temp, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for that classic gooey texture.

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✅ Tips:

• Serve cold with powdered sugar dusted on top.
• Best eaten cold or at room temp — don’t reheat.
• Want extra drama? Add a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries.

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🧊 How Long Does Crack Pie Last?

✅ In the Fridge:

• Up to 5 days, tightly wrapped or in an airtight container.
• Keep it chilled — it’s meant to be served cold or at room temp.
• The filling stays gooey and the crust keeps its texture best this way!

❄️ In the Freezer:

• Up to 1 month
• Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, or store slices in freezer-safe containers.
• Thaw in the fridge overnight or for a few hours before serving.

🔄 Pro tip: Freeze it already sliced so you can grab a piece anytime without thawing the whole pie.

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