BRANDY HAZELNUT CHEESE PIE

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My family loves cheesecake, any kid of dessert that has cheese filling in it! I decided to create a cheese pie dessert with some unusual flavors. This is a really easy but delicious answer to my family's love of all things cheesecake for dessert - hope you enjoy it as well!!

Provided by Charlene Chambers @CharleneL

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup(s) ricotta cheese
4 large eggs, divided
3/4 cup(s) sugar, divided
4 teaspoon(s) brandy, divided
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/4 cup(s) coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts plus 1/2 c finely chopped toasted hazelnuts (for crust)
1 cup(s) light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Fit crust into 9" pie pan and crimp edges
  • In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 c sugar, 2 tsp brandy and salt on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into piecrust and top with 1 1/4 c hazelnuts.
  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together corn syrup, 3 eggs, 1/4 c sugar and 2 tsp. brandy.
  • Pour mixture over hazelnuts and place pie on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven on lower rack for 50 to 55 minutes or until set.
  • Remove and cool on wire rack approximately 1 hour. Serve or chill and serve. Serves 8

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