Brandied Date and Walnut Pie Recipe

Name: Brandied Date and Walnut Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Easy Pastry Dough disk; 1 1/3 cups small pieces pitted dates; 1/4 cup brandy; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup dark corn syrup; 4 large eggs; 1 2/3 cups walnut pieces (about 6 ounces); Whipped cream

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Roll out dough on floured surface to 12-inch round.
3
Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
4
Fold edge under; crimp.
5
Pierce crust all over with fork.
6
Freeze 10 minutes.
7
Line with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights.
8
Bake crust until sides are set, about 15 minutes.
9
Remove foil and beans.
10
Bake until bottom begins to color, piercing with toothpick if crust bubbles, about 10 minutes longer.
11
Cool on rack 10 minutes.
12
Meanwhile, stir dates and brandy in small bowl to blend.
13
Mix brown sugar, butter, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl until paste forms.
14
Whisk in corn syrup, then 3 eggs.
15
Add nuts and date mixture.
16
Beat 1 egg to blend in small bowl for glaze.
17
Brush inside of crust with some of glaze.
18
Pour filling into crust.
19
Bake 15 minutes.
20
Cover edges of crust with foil.
21
Continue to bake pie until filling is puffed and set in center, about 20 minutes.
22
Transfer pie to rack; cool.
23
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
24
Let stand at room temperature.)
25
Serve pie with whipped cream.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Easy Pastry Dough disk, 1 1/3 cups small pieces pitted dates, 1/4 cup brandy, 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Brandied Date and Walnut Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brandied Date and Walnut Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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