Creamy Walnut Pie

Summary: This recipe is from the kitchen of Christine Brandstad and is a family favorite.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups walnuts, plus ½ cup for the top of the pie
• 1 store-bought 9” pie shell
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup less 1 Tbsp heavy cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp sherry
• ½ cup dark corn syrup
• 1/8 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Break up walnuts and fill pie shell.
3. Place remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor; pulse for 10 seconds.
4. Pour mixture into pie shell and bake in oven for 25 minutes.
5. Arrange walnut halves on top; bake 10 more minutes.
6. Let cool