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Innkeeper’s Pie

Heavenly Innkeeper's Pie: Your New Favorite Vintage Delight

Indulge in the nostalgia of Innkeeper’s Pie, a delightful vintage dessert layered with flaky crust, fluffy cake, and rich chocolate fudge.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vintage
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 crust Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade
Chocolate Fudge Layer
  • 4 oz Unsweetened Chocolate Avoid sweetened varieties
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with plant-based alternative
Cake Layer
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is a good substitute
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Salt A pinch of sea salt enhances the taste
  • 1 cup Milk Any milk variety, including non-dairy
  • 1 large Egg Can use a vegan substitute
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Homemade extract is richer
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Walnuts Can replace with pecans or omit for nut-free

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • electric mixer
  • Sauté pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out your pie crust and fit it into the prepared 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Refrigerate the crust for about 15 minutes.
  4. In a medium sauté pan, toast chopped walnuts over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in a saucepan over simmering water and stir until smooth.
  6. Add granulated sugar to the melted chocolate and bring it to a boil for 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
  8. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  9. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  10. Beat in the egg followed by alternating additions of milk and the sifted dry ingredients.
  11. Carefully pour the vanilla cake batter into the chilled pie crust and spread evenly.
  12. Gently pour the melted chocolate mixture over the batter and sprinkle toasted walnuts on top.
  13. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  14. Cool the Innkeeper's Pie in the plate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the pie crust before baking to prevent shrinking. Monitor the baking to avoid burning the edges.

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