1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a chilled bowl and cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form

2. Add ice water gradually, mixing until dough holds together, form a disk, wrap and chill for 30 minutes

3. Roll out chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish, trim edges, crimp, and chill while preparing filling

4. Heat honey in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook until deep amber and aromatic, remove from heat and whisk in butter

5. In a bowl whisk eggs, brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and sea salt, then slowly whisk in warm burnt honey mixture

6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

7. Pour filling into prepared crust and bake for 40–45 minutes until center is set but slightly wobbly

8. Cool pie completely on a wire rack to allow custard to firm

9. Before serving, sprinkle with sea salt flakes or top with whipped cream and drizzle with extra caramelized honey