Pumpkin Praline Pie

prep time:: 20-30 minutes
cook time:: 50-55 minutes

This is a great pumpkin pie recipe. The eggnog gives it a really nice flavor and the praline topping is delicious. This is, of course, a classic dessert for Thanksgiving. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

ingredients

Crust:

1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced
1/4 cup ice water
1 egg mixed with 3 Tbs. water

Filling:

1 15 oz. can pumpkin
1 1/4 cups eggnog
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs

Topping:

2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla

directions

Crust:

1
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, one tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
2
Sprinkle counter and rolling pin with flour. Roll dough into a large circle (about 14“ around) Place crust in a 9” pie pan. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Brush the edges with egg/water mixture. Fill crust with pie filling.

Filling:

Mix all filling ingredients and pour into prepared pie crust. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.

Topping:

Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over pie 25 minutes into the baking time. Shielding the crust with a pie shield or aluminum foil at this time as well to prevent excessive browning. Bake pie for 10-15 more minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Source: Tamara Brown