Raisin and walnut pie with a touch of liquor

65 min
hard
15 ingredients

Raisin and walnut pie with a touch of liquor

Raisin and nut pie with a bit of liquor is a traditional dessert that has won over palates in various regions of Latin America. Its origin dates back to European influences that arrived during colonization, where dried fruits and nuts were combined with spices and liquors to create rich and deep flavors. In countries like Mexico, this recipe is commonly known as "raisin and nut pie," while in other Latin American nations it may be called "nut tart" or simply "dried fruit pie." The addition of liquor, usually whiskey or some other smooth distilled spirit, provides a distinctive touch that enhances the aromas and offers a special gastronomic experience during celebrations and family gatherings.

This dessert stands out not only for its flavor but also for its texture, which combines creamy smoothness with the crunchy touch of pecans. It is ideal for those looking for a traditional sweet with a sophisticated touch that can be enjoyed both warm and at room temperature.

How to Make Raisin and Nut Pie with a Bit of Liquor

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix raisins, nuts, and flour in a medium bowl until the raisins and nuts are well coated with flour.

Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until well combined.

Add the separated egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add 2 tablespoons of whiskey, vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

Mix well.

Fold in the raisin and nut mixture and set aside.

Beat the egg whites and salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.

Fold the egg whites into the raisin and nut mixture.

Pour into the pie crust.

Bake for 35 minutes or until slightly puffed and firm.

Serve warm or at room temperature with liquor-infused whipped cream, if desired.

To make the liquor-infused whipped cream: beat one cup of whipping cream, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of whiskey in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.

Pay de pasas con nuez y un poco de licor

Ingredients (15)

  • No-Bake Pie Crust
  • Raisins
  • Pecan Nuts
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Whiskey
  • Distilled White Vinegar
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Allspice
  • Salt
  • Heavy Cream
  • Sugar

Instructions (24 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  2. 2 Mix raisins
  3. 3 walnuts
  4. 4 and flour in a medium bowl until the raisins and walnuts are well coated with flour
  5. 5 Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until well blended
  6. 6 Add the separated egg yolks
  7. 7 one at a time
  8. 8 beating well after each addition
  9. 9 Add 2 tablespoons of whiskey
  10. 10 vinegar
  11. 11 cinnamon
  12. 12 nutmeg
  13. 13 and allspice
  14. 14 Mix well
  15. 15 Fold in the raisin and walnut mixture and set aside
  16. 16 Beat the egg whites and salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form
  17. 17 Fold the egg whites into the raisin and walnut mixture
  18. 18 Pour into the pie crust
  19. 19 Bake for 35 minutes or until slightly puffed and firm
  20. 20 Serve warm or at room temperature with liquor-spiked whipped cream
  21. 21 if desired
  22. 22 To make the liquor-spiked whipped cream: beat one cup of whipping cream
  23. 23 2 tablespoons of sugar
  24. 24 and 2 teaspoons of whiskey in a medium bowl until soft peaks form

Nutritional Information

Calories: 800 kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 115g
Fat: 84g
Azúcar: 0g
Sodio: 15mg

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