Caramel Walnut Pie

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Caramel Walnut Pie
45 min.
8
630kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of our delightful Caramel Walnut Pie, a vegetarian dessert that beautifully marries rich flavors and comforting textures. Perfectly suited for celebrations, family gatherings, or a cozy evening at home, this pie promises to be the star of the dessert table. With a luscious filling made from dark corn syrup, brown sugar, and fresh walnuts, each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and nuttiness that is sure to please everyone.

The pie features a buttery homemade crust that adds a delightful crunch to each slice. In just 45 minutes, you can create this mouthwatering treat that serves up to eight people, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family. The optional bourbon adds an intriguing depth of flavor, elevating the pie to a gourmet level without losing its comforting essence.

As if the pie itself wasn't indulgent enough, it’s complemented by a dollop of homemade whipped cream, sweetened with honey for a touch of floral sweetness. This Caramel Walnut Pie is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, boasting a golden, glistening surface that beckons you to dig in. Whether you're an experienced baker or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find this recipe straightforward and rewarding. Treat yourself to this classic dessert that captures the joy of homemade goodness in every slice!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon bourbon 
  • 0.8 cup corn syrup dark
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • Tbsp water 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt fine
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cold cut into small pieces
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 5.5 oz walnuts shelled coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Make crust: Pulse flour, salt and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  2. Add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time; pulse just until soft and crumbly. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Roll dough into an 11-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp edge. Refrigerate.
  4. Make filling: Preheat oven to 375F.
  5. Whisk together eggs and brown sugar.
  6. Add corn syrup, butter, bourbon, vanilla and salt; whisk until smooth. Stir in walnuts; pour into pie shell.
  7. Bake until filling is puffed and crust is lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool. (Pie can be made one day ahead and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  8. Make whipped cream: Whip cream and honey with an electric mixer on medium-high until stiff peaks begin to form.

Nutrition Facts

Calories630kcal
Protein5.17%
Fat53.38%
Carbs41.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.53
Glycemic Load
34.61
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.148260969183%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:630.12kcal
31.51%
Fat:38.47g
59.18%
Saturated Fat:16.84g
105.25%
Carbohydrates:67.23g
22.41%
Net Carbohydrates:65.48g
23.81%
Sugar:52.88g
58.76%
Cholesterol:149.32mg
49.77%
Sodium:243.06mg
10.57%
Alcohol:0.88g
100%
Alcohol %:0.65%
100%
Protein:8.38g
16.75%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.65%
Selenium:15.29µg
21.85%
Copper:0.39mg
19.27%
Vitamin A:953.62IU
19.07%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.17%
Phosphorus:153.68mg
15.37%
Folate:60.06µg
15.02%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.89%
Iron:2.01mg
11.17%
Magnesium:43.99mg
11%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.66%
Calcium:80.87mg
8.09%
Vitamin D:1.15µg
7.68%
Zinc:1.12mg
7.47%
Fiber:1.74g
6.97%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.77%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.5%
Vitamin B3:1.23mg
6.12%
Potassium:211.84mg
6.05%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.5%
Vitamin K:2.69µg
2.57%
Source:My Recipes