Carrot Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Pie
This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 504 calories. Head to the store and pick up apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mascarpone cheese, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Instructions
For the Crust: Pulse flour, salt, and baking powder in food processor until combined, about 10 short pulses.
Add cream cheese and pulse until coarsely incorporated, about 8 short pulses.
Add butter cubes and pulse until dough forms pea-sized balls, about 8 short pulses.
Add cream, vanilla, and vinegar and continue to pulse until dough pulls away from sides, 8 to 12 short pulses.
Transfer dough to a large sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a 1/4-inch thick disc. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to three days hours.
Remove from refrigerator and press into a 9-inch pie plate, using fingertips to form an even layer.
For the Filling: Steam or simmer carrot pieces until completely tender, about 15 minutes.
Transfer to a food processor or blender and blend until completely smooth, adding just as much water as necessary to allow it to process smoothly.
Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 350°F. Using a handheld mixer and a large bowl or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat carrot puree and sugar on medium speed until blended.
Add eggs one at a time until each is incorporated.
Add vanilla seeds, cinnamon, and mascarpone, mixing until smooth.
Pour filling into prepared crust.
Bake until pie is set in the middle and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Let cool 15 minutes. Slice and serve.