Brown Butter Bourbon Walnut Pie

By Brita Cooks
Total Time
3 Hrs, 5 Mins
Serves
8 people
Serving Size
⅛ pie
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

Featuring toasted California walnuts, caramelized brown butter, and a touch of bourbon, this indulgent pie delivers deep, cozy flavor in every bite. It’s an effortless holiday dessert that feels special enough for any celebration.

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
2 Hrs, 45 Mins
Total Time
3 Hrs, 5 Mins
Calories
552
Total Fat
26
Saturated Fat
12
Polyunsaturated Fat
24
Cholesterol
105
Sodium
464
Carbohydrates
51
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
36
Protein
8
Vitamin D
0.6
Calcium
86
Iron
2
Potassium
234

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust (store-bought is fine)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
  • Flaky salt
  • 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped
  • Optional: whipped cream, for serving

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Roll out the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set it aside. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 8 minutes, just until fragrant, then roughly chop and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Keep cooking it until it foams, turns golden brown, and smells nutty, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in the toasted walnuts.
  4. Pour the filling into the unbaked crust. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is set and the center has a slight jiggle when you gently shake the pan. If the crust edges start browning too quickly, cover them with foil.
  5. Let the pie cool completely, at least 2 hours, so the filling sets. Before serving, sprinkle with flaky salt and a few extra chopped walnuts! Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.