Walnut Pie
DESCRIPTION
Total Time
Prep Time
30 Mins
Cook Time
55 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 25 Mins
Nutrition
Calories
520 cal
Total Fat
36 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
11 g
Cholesterol
112 mg
Sodium
125 mg
Carbohydrates
43 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
7 g
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into tablespoon-size pieces
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, tightly packed
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups California walnuts, halves or large pieces
Preparation
Prepare the Pie Shell:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Combine the ingredients in a food processor and process until the dough masses together, stopping two or three times to scrape down the sides and push the dough into the blade.
- Form about two-thirds of the dough into a thick cake, then roll it out between two sheets of waxed paper, forming a circle about 12 inches across. (Extra dough can be rolled out, cut into desired shapes and baked until gold to make delicious cookies.)
- Peel off the top sheet of waxed paper, then flip the dough, paper side up, into a 9-inch pie pan. Peel off the waxed paper, pat the dough snugly into the pan, then flute the edges.
- Press a 12-inch square of heavy duty foil snugly into the pie shell, bake about 12 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
- Remove the foil and bake about 5 minutes longer, or until the bottom of the pie shell looks dry but not brown. If the dough puffs up during the last few minutes, prick it with a fork to deflate. Cool before filling.
Prepare the Filling, Bake the Pie, and Serve:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Beat the butter, sugar and egg together until well mixed. Stir in the walnuts.
- Pour into the prepared pie shell and bake about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top has puffed slightly, looks dry and lightly browned.
- Let cool, and serve with softly whipped unsweetened cream.