WALNUT PIE WITH MOLASSES AND ORANGE
This pie is fudgy, nutty, salty-sweet and spiked with citrus. It's a meeting of sorts, between arguably Britain and America's greatest desserts: the treacle tart and pecan pie. Cut corners by grating the crust instead of rolling it out, but don't skip making your own bread crumbs and roasted walnuts; the texture and flavor rely on the freshness of both. Once you've prebaked the crust to biscuit brown, err on the side of undercooking the molasses-custard filling: It'll firm up when cooled and stay gooey for days.
Provided by Clare de Boer
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 2h
Yield One 9-inch pie (about 10 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare the Shortcut Pie Crust through Step 3.
- Once the dough has chilled, working over a 9-inch pie dish, prepare the crust through Step 4, then chill, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days. (This can be done ahead.)
- When you're ready to bake the pie, heat the oven to 350 degrees and arrange two racks near the center of the oven. Place the chilled pie crust on a sheet pan, and the walnuts on a separate sheet pan. Transfer both to the oven. Bake until the walnuts are evenly golden throughout, 12 to 15 minutes. Continue to bake the pie crust until it turns golden and is fully cooked, another 10 to 15 minutes (for a total of about 25 minutes). Finely chop the walnuts to between the size of a steel-cut oat and a pea. Variety in size is nice.
- While the pastry bakes, prepare the filling: Add the corn syrup, orange zest and juice, molasses, ginger and salt to a small saucepan and warm over low heat just until the syrups liquefy and loosen. (Do not boil.) Add the bread crumbs and toasted walnuts to the warmed mixture, stir and let sit until slightly cooled.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the heavy cream and eggs together with a fork to combine, then fold it into the cooled walnut mixture. Pour into the pie crust and bake on a sheet pan until the center of the pie just sets, about 25 minutes. Serve at room temperature or just above, with plenty of heavy cream for drizzling.
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SABIR HUSSAIN DASHTI
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I thought this pie was delicious! The orange flavor really helped to balance out the molasses. I would definitely make this pie again.
Sophie Sanchez
[email protected]This pie was so good! The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and creamy. The molasses and orange flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this pie again.
ryland mcdonald
[email protected]This pie was very easy to make and it turned out delicious! The molasses and orange flavors were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Martin Mandume
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the molasses and orange. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Samuel Isichei
[email protected]This pie was a total disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Kingstone Goddy
[email protected]This pie was amazing! The molasses and orange flavors were perfect together, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again for my family and friends.
Butemwe
[email protected]I thought this pie was just okay. The crust was a little dry, and the filling was not as flavorful as I had hoped. I probably won't make this pie again.
Andrew Barros
[email protected]This pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crust was very good, and the filling was nice and creamy. I would make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.
MD KAHAR
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this pie. The molasses and orange really complemented each other well. The crust was also very good. Overall, this was a great pie.
Muhammad Mehboob
[email protected]This pie was so easy to make, and it turned out perfect! The crust was crispy and flaky, and the filling was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Henry Michael
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a favorite. The molasses and orange give it a unique flavor that everyone loves. I highly recommend trying this recipe!
Pretty Sibanda
[email protected]This walnut pie was a hit at my holiday party! The molasses and orange flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.