Mocha Pecan Pie with Coffee Whipped Cream

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 10

Cocoa, espresso and orange add a sophisticated note to a classic pecan pie.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces

1 tablespoon orange juice

2 tablespoons (about) ice water

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon whipping cream

2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder

1 cup light corn syrup

1 cup sugar

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans (about 6 ounces)

1 cup chilled whipping cream

3 tablespoons coffee liqueur

1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Directions:

1. For Crust: Combine first 4 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Blend in orange juice and enough water by tablespoonfuls to form moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Soften dough slightly at room temperature before rolling.) Preheat oven to 350° F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch-diameter round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Trim edges and crimp decoratively. Freeze 15 minutes. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake crust until pale golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on rack.
2. For Filling: Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cocoa, then cream and espresso powder. Pour into large bowl. Add corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt; whisk until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into pie crust. Bake until puffed and set, about 1 hour. Transfer to rack and cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
3. Cut pie into wedges. Transfer to plates. Serve with dollops of Coffee Whipped Cream.

By RecipeOfHealth.com