Mixed Nut Pie with Whipped Cream and Shaved Chocolate
A new twist on the classic pecan pie - perfectly dense with a rich dark flavor.
Serves: 8
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Smithfield Product: None
Ingredients
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1 9" unbaked pie shell
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3 eggs, lightly beaten
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2/3 cups dark brown sugar, packed
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1 tablespoon all purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup light corn syrup
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped mixed nuts, unsalted (peanuts, macadamias, cashews,walnuts etc...)
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1 cup pecan halves, more if needed for design
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Whipped Cream:
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/4 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
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Shaved chocolate for garnish
Steps
Preheat oven for 375° F. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, flour, salt, syrup, butter and vanilla. Beat well until thoroughly mixed. Stir in the chopped mixed nuts and pour into the pie shell. Arrange the pecan halves on top of the mixture in a decorative pattern. Bake until the edges of the pie fill set, but the center still jiggles slightly. About 45-50 minutes. Allow the pie to cool slightly. While the pie is cooling prepare the whipped cream. In a large bowl, add the heavy cream and beat until just beginning to thicken. Add the confectioners sugar and continue to beat until desired thickness is reached.
Serving Suggestions
Pie can be served warm or at room temperature. It's great alone or with a dollop of whipped cream and shaved chocolate for garnish
Recipe and photo by Smithfield.
