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brown butter walnut pie with sour whipped cream

miffed13 avatar
Recipe by
LINDA BAILEY
@miffed13
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

from SAVEUR comes earthy walnuts replacing pecans in this version of the classic pie. Browned butter accentuates the flavor of the nuts, and a sour cream topping offsets the richness of the filling.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For brown butter walnut pie with sour whipped cream

  • 1/2 c
    flour, for dusting
  • 1/2
    recipe flaky butter pie dough
  • 13 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c
    light brown sugar
  • 6 lg
    eggs
  • 1 3/4 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 3 c
    whole walnut halves, lightly toasted
  • FLAKY BUTTER PIE DOUGH
  • 2 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar or splenda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 12 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
  • 6 Tbsp
    ice-cold water
  • THE TOPPING
  • 1/3 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make brown butter walnut pie with sour whipped cream

  • 1
    PIE DOUGH (make half of recipe): Whisk flour, sugar,and salt in a bowl. Using a dough blender,two forks,or your fingers,cut butter into flour mixture,forming pea-size crumbles. Add water.
  • 2
    Work dough until smooth but with visible flecks of butter. (Alternatively, pulse ingredients in a food processor.) Divide dough in half and flatten into disks. Wrap disks in plastic wrap. Chill 1 hour before using.
  • 3
    Heat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12″ round. Fit into a 9″ pie plate. Trim edges and crimp. Chill 30 minutes. Using a fork,prick the dough all over. Line dough with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 15 minutes. Remove paper and weights. Let cool.
  • 4
    MAKE the FILLING: Melt butter in a 10″ skillet over medium heat. Cook until butter is dark golden brown with dark brown flecks and it gives off a nutty aroma. 20–22 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool. Whisk sugar and eggs in a bowl until pale and fluffy.
  • 5
    Stir in browned butter, plus corn syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in walnuts and pour filling over dough; using a rubber spatula, spread into an even layer. Bake until just set in the center, about 40 minutes. Transfer pie to a rack and let cool completely before serving.
  • 6
    MAKE the TOPPING: Whip heavy cream and sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in sour cream and vanilla. Serve slices of pie with a dollop of sour whipped cream.
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