Date Walnut Pie (Pies)

 

                Pull out your best china, pour a cup of coffee or tea, spoon a soft cloud of unsweetened whipped cream next to a slender slice of this rich pie and enjoy!

One 9-inch single crust

• Rich and Tender Dough, click here for the recipe
• 2 large eggs
• One-third cup packed brown sugar
• One-third cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates, about 8 ounces, lightly packed in measuring cup
• ¾ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• Unsweetened whipped cream, as accompaniment, if desired

1. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2. Line a pie with the bottom crust and make a fluted edge.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with a wire whisk until they are light and foamy ; add the sugars, the flour, and the salt and whisk until thoroughly combined.
4. Stir in the cream and vanilla ; add the dates and walnuts, stirring to break up any clumps of dates.
5. Pour the filling into the shell.
6. Bake the pie for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
7. Let the pie cool on a wire rack before serving it at room temperature, with unsweetened whipped cream, if desired.

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