Creamy Walnut Pie

Summary: This recipe is from the kitchen of Christine Brandstad and is a family favorite.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups walnuts, plus ½ cup for the top of the pie
  • 1 store-bought 9” pie shell
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup less 1 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp sherry
  • ½ cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/8 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Break up walnuts and fill pie shell.
  3. Place remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor; pulse for 10 seconds.
  4. Pour mixture into pie shell and bake in oven for 25 minutes.
  5. Arrange walnut halves on top; bake 10 more minutes.
  6. Let cool