brandy hazelnut cheese pie
My family loves cheesecake, any kid of dessert that has cheese filling in it! I decided to create a cheese pie dessert with some unusual flavors. This is a really easy but delicious answer to my family's love of all things cheesecake for dessert - hope you enjoy it as well!!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 large eggs, divided
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 4 teaspoons brandy, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts plus 1/2 c finely chopped toasted hazelnuts (for crust)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
How To Make brandy hazelnut cheese pie
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Step 1Fit crust into 9" pie pan and crimp edges
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Step 2In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 c sugar, 2 tsp brandy and salt on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
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Step 3Pour mixture into piecrust and top with 1 1/4 c hazelnuts.
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Step 4In a small mixing bowl whisk together corn syrup, 3 eggs, 1/4 c sugar and 2 tsp. brandy.
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Step 5Pour mixture over hazelnuts and place pie on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven on lower rack for 50 to 55 minutes or until set.
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Step 6Remove and cool on wire rack approximately 1 hour. Serve or chill and serve. Serves 8
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