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In a food processor combine flour and sugar and mix. Add butter and give a few good chops. Add shortening in tablespoon sized chunks and chop. Sprinkle ice water over flour mixture and give a few more chops. Pinch the dough if it holds together it is ready. If the dough doesn't hold together add water a tablespoon at a time.
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Remove the dough from the machine and place in a mound. Do Not Knead the dough! Dust the dough with flour, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for about an hour, or up to two days before rolling out.
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Sprinkle a little four on a flat surface and roll out to fit the size of the pie plate. Gently lift from the edges and place in pie plate.
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Press edges with a fork for a finished look.
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Preheat oven 350 degrees:
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Bake the pie crust shell for about 15 minutes or until slightly golden on the edges.
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Cool the pie crust before filling.
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In a medium bowl combine the cranberry sauce, nuts, 6 tablespoons sugar and the cornstarch. Spread this mixture in the cooled crust.
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In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and egg. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Smooth this over the cranberry mixture.
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Bake at 350 degrees 25 - 30 minutes or until set.
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In a small bowl, mix sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar the vanilla. Smooth evenly over filling.
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Bake at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.
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Cool and refrigerate 3-4 hours or until set. Refrigerate remaining pie.
