Tchoup Chop Macadamia Nut Pie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Nocello Whipped Cream
- 1 prepared Basic Sweet Pie Crust, recipe follows
- 2 cups macadamia nuts, lighted toasted and chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Frangelico, Nocello, or other nut-flavored liqueur
- Pinch salt
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, accompaniment
- Nocello Whipped Cream, recipe follows
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a circle about 12-inches in diameter.
- Transfer to a 10-inch pie pan, trim any excess, and decoratively flute the edges.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
- Add the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Evenly spread the nuts across the bottom of the pie shell.
- Pour the filling over the nuts and place in the preheated oven.
- Lower the temperature to 325 degrees F and bake for 30 minutes.
- Turn the pie one-half turn and bake until set and golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve with ice cream on the side and whipped cream on top.
- 8 ounces flour, about 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- Sift the flour, sugar, and salt into a large bowl.
- Using your fingers, work in the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and work with your fingers until the water is incorporated and the dough comes together.
- Add more water as needed to make a smooth dough, being careful not to over mix.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Yield: 1 (9 or 10-inch) pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Nocello
- Whip the cream to soft peaks.
- Slowly drizzle in the Nocello and whip to firm peaks.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/tchoup-chop-macadamia-nut-pie-with-vanilla-bean-ice-cream-and-nocello-whipped-cream-recipe.html (may not work)