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Piloncillo Pecan Pie

This recipe can be found at El Restaurante. 

Recipe courtesy of Executive Chef Jan Mendelson, La Puerta Azul in Millbrook, New York


The Filling:

2 c. pecans

2 T. butter

1 lb. piloncillo

4 eggs

1 c. melted unsalted butter

2 T. ancho chile powder

2 T. cornstarch

4 T. heavy cream

4 t. vanilla extract


The Crust:

¾ c. flour

½ t. kosher salt

1 T. sugar

10 T. cold butter diced

½ c. flour

3 T. very cold water + 1 T. white vinegar


Combine ¾ cup flour, salt, sugar, and butter in processor until the texture of coarse cornmeal.  Sprinkle with remaining flour and pulse briefly to combine. Sprinkle with cold water/vinegar and pulse to combine. Do not over process. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least ½ hour.

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small oven proof pan, add pecans, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted.  Reserve.

Increase oven temperature to 350°F.

Grate piloncillo on a coarse box grater.  Combine piloncillo, eggs, butter, ancho chile, cornstarch, cream and vanilla in blender and puree until smooth.

Roll out crust (using a little extra flour as needed to prevent sticking) to about a 13-inch circle approximately 1/8-inch thick. Line a 9-inch-deep tart or pie pan with the crust.  Place pecans in the pie shell. Pour piloncillo custard into shell over nuts.

Bake approximately 40 to 45 minutes at 350°F.  Custard should be just set in the middle; if not, continue baking, in approximately 5 minute increments, until set.  Let cool completely before cutting.

Cut in 8 wedges, and serve lightly warmed, and topped with vanilla ice cream.


 

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