Pecan-Fig Pie with Brandied Whipped Cream
Pecan-Fig Pie with Brandied Whipped Cream might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 702 calories, 6g of protein, and 42g of fat. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. If you have butter, corn syrup, eggs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Stir figs, brandy, and water in heavy small saucepan over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes; cool.
Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Stir in pecans, then fig mixture.
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round.
Transfer to 9-inch-diameter deep-dish glass pie dish. Fold edge of dough over, forming double edge, and crimp decoratively, pressing to top edge of dish. Pierce all over with fork. Freeze crust 15 minutes.
Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights.
Bake until sides are set, about 12 minutes.
Bake until crust is pale golden, pressing with back of fork if crust bubbles, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
Spoon filling into warm crust.
Bake until filling is puffed at edges and set in center, about 40 minutes.
Let stand until cool, at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
Beat cream, sugar, and brandy in medium bowl.
Whisk until peaks form. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)