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Dolly Parton Pie

BakedClassicCrunchyDiner-StyleHeartyHotKid-FriendlyNutsOvenParty FoodPotluckSweet
Time :1 hour 10 minutes
Yield :8 servings
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Rich pecan pie slice with whipped cream on a white plate in front of a full pie, with a rustic wooden serving board, scattered pecans, and a beige linen cloth for a cozy dessert presentation.

The Scoop

This pie knows exactly what it came here to do: be sweet, nutty, buttery, and impossible to resist!
A flaky crust holds a gooey filling made with brown-sugar-like sweetness from corn syrup, vanilla, butter, and plenty of finely chopped walnuts.
It’s classic, cozy, and practically begging for a cloud of whipped cream on top!
Hack it:
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warmer, spiced finish.
Swap walnuts for pecans if you prefer a slightly sweeter, buttery crunch.
Add orange zest to the filling for a rad contrast.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the finished pie to balance the sweetness.
Leftovers:
Warm a slice and top it with vanilla ice cream for an instant pie sundae.
Chop leftover pie into bite-sized pieces and layer with whipped cream for an easy trifle.
Turn slices into a decadent breakfast with Greek yogurt and fresh berries.
Crumble the filling over oatmeal or pancakes for a pecan-pie-style topping.
Freeze individual slices and thaw whenever a pie craving hits.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (14.1-ounce, 2-count) box refrigerated rolled pie crust, remaining crust reserved for a separate use
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • whipped cream, optional, to taste, for serving

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a 9-inch pie pan with the unrolled pie crust, cutting off any overhang.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a hand mixer.
  • Add the sugar, the corn syrup, the vanilla, and the salt gradually to the eggs, beating to combine.
  • Add the melted butter and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie shell.
  • Add the walnuts, spreading them evenly throughout the egg mixture.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, adding a collar of foil around the crust after 30 minutes if it is browning too quickly.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  • Serve topped with the whipped cream.
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