Mocha Pecan Pie with Coffee Whipped Cream

1. 1

   Combine first 4 ingredients in processor.

2. 2

   Using on/off turns, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.

3. 3

   Blend in orange juice and enough water by tablespoonfuls to form moist clumps.

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   Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk.

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   Wrap in plastic and chill 1 hour.

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   (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

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   Keep refrigerated.

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   Soften dough slightly at room temperature before rolling.)

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   Preheat oven to 350 F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch-diameter round.

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    Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish.

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    Trim edges and crimp decoratively.

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    Freeze 15 minutes.

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    Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights.

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    Bake 15 minutes.

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    Remove foil and beans.

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    Bake crust until pale golden, about 10 minutes.

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    Cool on rack.

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    Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.

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    Stir in cocoa, then cream and espresso powder.

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    Pour into large bowl.

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    Add corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt; whisk until well blended.

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    Stir in pecans.

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    Pour filling into pie crust.

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    Bake until puffed and set, about 1 hour.

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    Transfer to rack and cool completely.

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    (Can be made 1 day ahead.

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    Cover and let stand at room temperature.)

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    Cut pie into wedges.

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    Transfer to plates.

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    Serve with dollops of Coffee Whipped Cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.