Coffee-Molasses Shoofly Pie

Health score
1%
Coffee-Molasses Shoofly Pie
45 min.
10
499kcal

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Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with our Coffee-Molasses Shoofly Pie, a dessert that pays homage to traditional pie-making while exciting your palate with its unique combination of rich coffee and deep, sweet molasses. Perfectly balanced and incredibly satisfying, this pie offers a taste experience that goes beyond the ordinary.

Imagine a perfectly flaky crust, crafted to perfection and baked until golden brown, providing a sturdy base for the luscious filling that awaits. The harmonious blend of light corn syrup, flavorful molasses, and the bold kick of espresso powder creates a filling that is both sweet and sophisticated, making it a perfect end to any meal or a delightful snack alongside your afternoon coffee.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Each slice of this stunning pie is not only a treat for the taste buds but a feast for the eyes, dusted with a delicate layer of powdered sugar and served with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, enhancing the overall experience.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or treating yourself to a special dessert, this Coffee-Molasses Shoofly Pie is sure to become a favorite. So, gather your ingredients and whisk your way to a sweet ending that's both comforting and nostalgic yet refreshingly unique.

Ingredients

  • cup all purpose flour 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup plus light
  •  egg white beaten to blend
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons ice water ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon espresso powder instant
  • 0.3 cup mild-flavored molasses light ()
  • 10 servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup solid vegetable shortening diced frozen
  • 1.5 teaspoons sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 stick)
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 10 servings whipped cream 
  • cup water hot

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor 5 seconds.
  2. Add shortening and butter. Using on/off turns, blend until coarse meal forms.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons ice water; blend briefly.
  4. Add more ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time, and blend, using on/off turns, until moist clumps form. Gather dough together; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  6. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round.
  7. Transfer dough to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Trim overhang to 3/4 inch. Fold overhang under and crimp edge decoratively. Pierce crust all over with fork. Freeze 10 minutes. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights.
  8. Bake crust until sides are set, about 25 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and beans.
  10. Bake crust until beginning to color, pressing with back of fork if crust bubbles, about 10 minutes longer.
  11. Remove from oven; brush crust with some of egg white to seal. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  12. Mix flour and brown sugar in medium bowl.
  13. Add butter; cut in with back of fork until blended and even-size crumbs form.
  14. Combine 1 cup hot water and espresso powder in another medium bowl.
  15. Add baking soda.
  16. Whisk in corn syrup, molasses, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
  17. Sprinkle crumb mixture over hot crust.
  18. Pour in molasses mixture.
  19. Bake pie until filling is set in center, about 35 minutes.
  20. Transfer pie to rack; cool completely.
  21. Sift powdered sugar over pie.
  22. Cut into wedges and serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories499kcal
Protein3.17%
Fat41.47%
Carbs55.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.41
Glycemic Load
23.04
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.7152173402517%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:498.9kcal
24.94%
Fat:23.49g
36.14%
Saturated Fat:12.04g
75.26%
Carbohydrates:70.56g
23.52%
Net Carbohydrates:69.75g
25.36%
Sugar:59.13g
65.7%
Cholesterol:53.44mg
17.81%
Sodium:250.89mg
10.91%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:4.05g
8.09%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.08%
Calcium:120.46mg
12.05%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.69%
Selenium:8.01µg
11.44%
Vitamin A:561.57IU
11.23%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.72%
Phosphorus:89.22mg
8.92%
Magnesium:34.71mg
8.68%
Potassium:292.87mg
8.37%
Folate:26.75µg
6.69%
Iron:1.13mg
6.31%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.92%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.85%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.94%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.66%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.66%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.65%
Vitamin K:4.67µg
4.45%
Copper:0.09mg
4.39%
Fiber:0.81g
3.25%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.02%
Source:Epicurious