MAPLE WALNUT CREAM PIE

Maple Walnut Cream Pie image

In going through my late mother's things, I came across this recipe she had clipped years ago. It just screams "Thanksgiving" to me, and I am dying to try it.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories Pie

Time 3h15m

Yield 1 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked
1 1/4 cups vermont maple syrup
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (1 envelope)
1/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 cup whipped cream
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup non-dairy whipped topping

Steps:

To make filling, combine maple syrup and milk in saucepan. Beat egg yolks and add to saucepan. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes over medium heat. Dissolve gelatin in water. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in dissolved gelatin and maple extract. Refrigerate 30-45 minutes, until mixture begins to thicken.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in whipped cream. Stir into thickened maple mixture. Stir in nuts. Spoon into baked pie shell. (You may not use all of the filling.) Refrigerate until firm.
Spread whipped topping over filling and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3259.6, Fat 169.5, SaturatedFat 52.5, Cholesterol 697.2, Sodium 1354.8, Carbohydrate 398.5, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 267.9, Protein 56.1