Best 8 English Walnut Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures that is English Walnut Pie, a classic dessert that has captivated taste buds for generations. This remarkable pie features a flaky, buttery crust that encases a luscious filling of plump, caramelized walnuts enveloped in a velvety, custard-like mixture. As you take your first bite, the harmonious blend of sweet and nutty notes dances across your palate, leaving you in a state of pure bliss. This culinary masterpiece is not only a feast for the senses but also a testament to the enduring power of simple, yet exquisite ingredients.

The recipes presented in this article offer a diverse range of approaches to crafting this delectable treat. From the traditional English Walnut Pie, which stays true to the classic recipe, to the more adventurous Chocolate Walnut Pie, which adds a rich, decadent twist, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a flaky crust made with butter or shortening, or a filling that is dense and custardy or light and airy, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to a world of pure indulgence.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ENGLISH WALNUT PIE



English Walnut Pie image

Make and share this English Walnut Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Mix in sugar, salt, vanilla, and syrup. Melt the butter or margarine, and add it to the egg mixture. Stir in the nuts. Pour filling into pie shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.1, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 94.6, Sodium 262.3, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 31.6, Protein 5.3

WALNUT PIE II



Walnut Pie II image

A delightfully simple walnut pie with a cake-like consistency.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Walnut Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks and add vanilla. Beat in the flour and evaporated milk. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour into pie shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 116.5 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 240.5 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

CHOCOLATE-WALNUT PIE



Chocolate-Walnut Pie image

Round out your Derby party spread with this traditional Southern chocolate-walnut pie.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Press pie crust in 8- or 9-inch pie plate; crimp edges as desired. Place in refrigerator.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt. Add eggs, melted butter and vanilla; mix until combined. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Spread evenly in pie crust.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until pie is golden. Cool completely before serving, 1 to 2 hours. Top each serving with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 0 g

WASHINGTON WALNUT PIE



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With a dense filling and sturdy crust, this rich pie holds up well on hot summer days, making it ideal for picnics.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

All-purpose flour, for surface
1/2 recipe Pate Sucree for Walnut Pie
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces walnuts, toasted and chopped (1 1/4 cups)
Whipped Cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll pate sucree into an 11-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Tuck overhang under dough so edges are flush with rim, and crimp edges. Lightly pierce bottom of dough with a fork. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir eggs, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Stir in walnuts, and spread mixture evenly over dough in dish.
  • Bake, rotating halfway through, until filling is just set in the center and crust is golden brown, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let cool completely in pie dish on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream.

MAPLE WALNUT PIE



Maple Walnut Pie image

This might be the one you're looking for. It's easy, sweet and delicious!!!

Provided by DEEGEEF

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Walnut Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons maple flavored extract
1 cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
  • In a saucepan, Mix brown sugar and flour. Add maple syrup, butter and salt. Heat until butter melts, stirring constantly.
  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs with maple flavoring. Stir in sugar mixture. Pour into unbaked pie shell and sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 43.3 g

HONEY-WALNUT PIE



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Crunchy walnuts and sweet honey come together in delicious pie that will be a welcome addition to any dessert table at your next Thanksgiving feast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
Lucinda Scala Quinn's Pate Brisee, Walnut Variation
4 large eggs, lightly beaten, plus 1 lightly beaten egg for brushing
3/4 cup acacia, or other mild honey
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Fine sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a 9 1/8-by-1 3/8-inch tart ring on a baking sheet lined with parchment; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to 1/8 inch thick; cut into a 14-inch round. Fit into tart ring; trim overhang to 1/2 inch. Refrigerate while making filling.
  • Whisk together 4 eggs, the honey, granulated sugar, butter, orange zest and juice, salt, and flour in a large bowl. Stir in walnuts. Pour into tart shell.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining disk of dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into an 11-inch round. Cut 5 slits for vents. Drape over filling. Trim overhang to 1 inch; fold over bottom crust. Press edges to seal, and tuck into ring. Brush with remaining beaten egg, and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
  • Bake until a knife inserted in one of the vents comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let cool completely. Remove ring before serving. Can be stored, covered, overnight.

BOURBON WALNUT PIE



Bourbon Walnut Pie image

Provided by Robin Smith

Categories     Food Processor     Dairy     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Walnut     Winter     Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Crust:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
Filling:
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (about 3 ounces)
3/4 cup walnut halves (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter and process using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk egg and milk in small bowl to blend, then add to processor. Blend until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball and flatten into disk. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour. (Dough can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.)
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, bourbon, flour, vanilla and salt in large bowl to blend. Mix in all walnuts.
  • Roll out dough on floured surface to 14-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Fold edge under; crimp decoratively. Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake until crust is golden and filling is set in center when pie is shaken slightly, about 55 minutes. Cool pie completely in pan on rack.

BASIC BLACK WALNUT PIE



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Black walnuts are abundant here in the Ozarks. My aunt gave me this walnut pie and I think it's one of the best pies I've ever tasted. -Helen Holbrook, De Soto, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and flour. Sprinkle into the pastry shell; set aside. , In a small saucepan, bring the corn syrup, brown sugar and remaining sugar just to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Let cool for 3 minutes. , Gradually stir eggs into hot mixture. Add walnuts and mix well. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until top is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh walnuts for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh walnuts, you can use store-bought walnuts, but be sure to toast them in the oven before using them.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the pie tough.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. The filling should be slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

English Walnut Pie is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of sweet and nutty flavors is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give English Walnut Pie a try!

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