Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie
How to Make It
Step 1
Roll 1 piecrust to press out fold lines; cut out leaves with a leaf-shaped cutter. Brush leaves with lightly beaten egg, and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
Step 2
Fit remaining piecrust into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under and crimp.
Step 3
Bake leaves at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Bake piecrust for 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove leaves and piecrust from oven; let cool. Increase oven temperature to 425°.
Step 4
Combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar, chopped walnuts, butter, and vanilla extract; spread on the bottom of baked piecrust.
Step 5
Beat pumpkin, cream cheese, 2 eggs, and remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer. Add flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg, beating until blended. Spoon pumpkin mixture over walnut mixture.
Step 6
Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°, and bake 30 more minutes or until pie is set. Remove pie to a wire rack; cool. Arrange leaves on top of pie. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream, if desired.
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One of the Best Pies I have EVER made!
aphrodite's Review
I have made this pie every year since 2002, and every year I am asked to please bring my "special pumpkin pie". Even my sister, who is the master baker in the family, has said best pumpkin pie EVER! It's not only beautiful- it tastes even better than it looks.
nadiam's Review
I really like this pie. The changes I made were using pecans instead of walnuts-pre-baking the crust for 10 mins instead of 6 and combining the cream cheese and brown sugar first before adding pumpkin. I added the eggs last after all the spices. Texture is firmer than a traditional pumpkin pie, like a cheesecake and I love the praline mixture in the bottom of the crust. I served it chilled with whipped cream.
enest422's Review
I made this last year...rave reviews! It is a big hit and a nice twist on traditional pumpkin pie. Will definitely make it again!
digbugsgirl's Review
Great pie. The creamy pumpkin layer balances out the really sweet walnut layer.
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