Vanilla Walnut Pie
Created by LilyInTheValley on March 18, 2015
- Servings: 7
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 35-40m
- Recipe #18143
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (refrigerated from 15-ounce package)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
- 3 large eggs (divided)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped walnuts (toasted)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350° F.
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Step 2: Prepare crust as directed on package for one-crust pie using 9-inch deep dish pie plate (do not bake).
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Step 3: Beat cream cheese, 1 of the eggs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth. Spread evenly on bottom of crust. Bake 15 minutes.
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Step 4: Beat remaining 2 eggs and 1/2 cup sugar with wire whisk in large bowl until very smooth. Add corn syrup, butter, remaining 3 teaspoons vanilla and salt; stir until well blended. Sprinkle walnuts evenly over baked cream cheese layer. Slowly pour corn syrup mixture over nuts.
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Step 5: Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until just set in center. Cool completely on wire rack.