Graham cracker crust, dense walnut layer topped with chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
1 9-inch honey graham pie crust
1 large egg white, slightly beaten
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
Additional walnuts and whipped cream, for garnish
Directions
- Brush pie crust with some egg white. Bake at 375F for 5 minutes; set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350F. In medium bowl, with electric mixer at low speed, beat margarine and brown sugar until blended. Blend in flour, baking powder, egg and vanilla; stir in walnuts. Spread in prepared crust. Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly browned and set. Cool completely on wire rack. In saucepan, over low heat, heat heavy cream and chocolate until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; cool until mixture thickens. Spread chocolate mixture over cooled pie; chill until set. To serve, garnish with walnuts and whipped cream.
Notes
- Source: A now-defunct personal recipe site called “Jimmy’s Xmas Recipe List”.