Chestnut Pie Recipe

Name: Chestnut Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19); 3 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups (about 1 pound) sweetened chestnut puree; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier; 2 egg whites, beaten until stiff; Ground nutmeg, for sprinkling; Sweetened Whipped Cream (page 26), for topping

Servings: persons

1/2 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19)
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups (about 1 pound) sweetened chestnut puree
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
2 egg whites, beaten until stiff
Ground nutmeg, for sprinkling
Sweetened Whipped Cream (page 26), for topping

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Line a 9-inch pie plate with the rolled-out crust.
3
Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl, then add the chestnut puree, cream, sugar, orange juice, and Grand Marnier.
4
Beat with the whisk until entirely smooth, then fold in the egg whites.
5
Spread the filling evenly in the crust, then sprinkle with the nutmeg.
6
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until center is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Cool on wire rack for 1 hour, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
8
Serve cold, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19), 3 egg yolks, 1 1/2 cups (about 1 pound) sweetened chestnut puree, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Chestnut 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.

Chestnut Pie

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