I think pies are something where almost everyone can find his/her “favorite specimen” – there are so many recipes it is hard to not find something you like ;) Here in Germany, it’s different. We hardly bake pies. Just not in the repertoire of most bakers because there are not many traditional recipes for that. I love me a good pie. A delicious one like this Chocolate Walnut Pie, for example. So good! I start drooling just thinking of it ;P
Pies are definitely more popular in the UK and the US – there is probably an (almost) infinite number of pie recipes you can choose from. Starting with Apple Pie all the way to Walnut Pie – unfortunately, I could not think of a pie starting with a “z” but there is one out there probably. A Pie I don’t know about (yet) and a pie I have to try someday ;) The only thing I could think of in Germany that is “pie adjacent” is a cake called “Gedeckter Apfelkuchen”. Similar in a way, but not the same.
The perfect pie has a delicious filling, d’oh! And a great crust, of course! A crisp and flaky pie crust that holds the delicious filling. There are many theories on how to make the perfect pie crust. I myself always had success with ice water and some vinegar… or ice-cold vodka. That also works like a charm. Maybe not “the best” ingredient if children are also eating that pie… but still creates a great crust ;) I use vodka in several of my pie recipes here on the blog. Check them out if you like.
Well… as I said before already – the perfect pie crust also needs a creat filling in order to result in a great pie. In the case of this beauty here, we have loads of walnuts from California and chocolate. Both in really large quantities. The pie crust needs to be filled all the way up, right? ;P
Pies like this one here originate in the state of Kentucky. Did you know the capital is called Frankfort? ;) Anyway. Many associate this type of pie with a famous horse race there. I guess some of you have heard of it ;)
No matter where the pie is coming from – it’s a really delicious one. I’m a big fan of walnuts (as well as chocolate) and use those nuts wherever I can – from breakfast to pasta sauce… and pies, of course ;)
Side note: The pie has a high chocolate content – which means the filling gets quite compact as it cools down. Great for cutting slices and if you want to serve it as finger food but it’s also nice when the filling is softer. To get a softer texture just warm a slice of pie for several seconds in the microwave – that will do the trick. You guessed it, right? ;) An additional scoop of vanilla ice cream on top that starts to melt…. so good!
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
1 1/4 cups (165g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (120g) cold butter
1/4 cup (60ml) ice water
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
For the filling:
7 oz. (200g) walnuts, chopped
5.6 oz. (160g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (100g) raw cane sugar
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
1/2 cup (65g) spelt flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (120g) butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract
165g Mehl (Type 550)
1/2 TL Zucker
1/2 TL Salz
120g Butter
60ml Eiswasser
1 TL Apfelessig
Für die Füllung:
200g Walnüsse, gehackt
160g Zartbitter Schokolade, gehackt
100g Vollrohrzucker
50g Zucker
65g Dinkelmehl (Type 630)
1/4 TL Salz
120g Butter, geschmolzen
2 Eier (L)
1/2 EL Vanille Extrakt
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface slightly larger than a 9 inches (23cm) pie dish. Transfer and press to the bottom and sides, tuck in the edges and create a nice edge – use your fingers or a fork to create a pattern. Make sure the dough edge is slightly higher than the pie dish. Prick the bottom several times with a fork and place it in the fridge for another 10-15 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Chop the walnuts and chocolate and place both inside the prepared pie crust. Add both sugars, flour, and salt to a large bowl. Melt the butter, add to the bowl and mix in. Make sure the mix is only slightly warm when adding the eggs and vanilla or the eggs will curdle – mix everything until well combined. Pour over the walnuts and chocolate pieces and bake for about 55-60 minutes in the preheated oven – the filling should have set completely. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely on a wire rack – for at least 2-3 hours. Serve with some whipped cream or ice cream.
2. Den Teig auf einer leicht bemehlten Fläche etwas größer als eine 23cm (9 inches) Pie Form ausrollen, in die Form legen und am Boden und den Seiten festdrücken. Den Teig am Rand einschlagen und ein Muster hineindrücken – entweder mit den Fingern oder mit einer Gabel. Der Teig sollte etwas über den Rand der Form hinausstehen. Mit einer Gabel den Boden mehrmals einstechen und dann noch einmal für etwa 10-15 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen.
3. Den Ofen auf 160°C (325°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Die Walnüsse und die Schokolade grob hacken und beides in die vorbereitete Form füllen. Beide Zuckerarten, Mehl und Salz in eine große Schüssel geben. Die Butter schmelzen, in die Schüssel geben und gut verrühren. Eier und Vanille Extrakt erst dazugeben, wenn die Mischung in der Schüssel nur noch leicht warm ist, sonst läuft man Gefahr, dass das Eiweiß gerinnt. Die Mischung über die Walnüsse und die Schokolade gießen und dann im vorgeheizten Ofen für etwa 55-60 Minuten backen. Die Füllung sollte nicht mehr wackeln, wenn man an der Form rüttelt. Aus dem Ofen holen und komplett abkühlen lassen – mindestens 2-3 Stunden. Mit etwas Sahne und/oder Vanilleeis servieren.
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Chocolate Walnut Pie
- Prep Time: 00:25
- Cook Time: 01:00
- Total Time: 05:00
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Pies
- Cuisine: America
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Chocolate Walnut Pie is for all the chocolate and walnut lovers out there ;) Great combination. Serve it slightly warmed with ice cream. So good!
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 1/4 cups (165g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (120g) cold butter
1/4 cup (60ml) ice water
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
For the filling:
7 oz. (200g) walnuts, chopped
5.6 oz. (160g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (100g) raw cane sugar
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
1/2 cup (65g) spelt flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (120g) butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the dough for the crust by mixing the water with the apple cider vinegar. Place it in the fridge for some time (or add an ice cube) to cool it down. Mix the flour with sugar and salt in a large bowl, add the cold butter in small pieces, and cut with a knife or pastry blender into pea-size pieces. Gradually add the cold vinegar-water mix and knead quickly with your hands until the dough starts coming together. The dough should not be wet or sticky. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 45-60 minutes.
2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface slightly larger than a 9 inches (23cm) pie dish. Transfer and press to the bottom and sides, tuck in the edges and create a nice edge – use your fingers or a fork to create a pattern. Make sure the dough edge is slightly higher than the pie dish. Prick the bottom several times with a fork and place it in the fridge for another 10-15 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Chop the walnuts and chocolate and place both inside the prepared pie crust. Add both sugars, flour, and salt to a large bowl. Melt the butter, add to the bowl and mix in. Make sure the mix is only slightly warm when adding the eggs and vanilla or the eggs will curdle – mix everything until well combined. Pour over the walnuts and chocolate pieces and bake for about 55-60 minutes in the preheated oven – the filling should have set completely. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely on a wire rack – for at least 2-3 hours. Serve with some whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
Enjoy baking!
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I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake - for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers - and it seems they like it most of the time ;) 
