Baking during the holiday season can fill your home with the most delightful scents and create a warm, cozy atmosphere for your family. If you’re looking to impress your guests with a festive dessert that not only tastes delicious but also looks stunning, then our Amaretto Wreath Pie is the perfect choice. This elegant pie combines the rich flavors of amaretto with a flaky pie crust, creating a beautiful wreath design that is sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table.
Amaretto Wreath Pie
Ingredients:
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ tsp salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 4-6 tbsp ice water
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 eggs
– 1 tsp almond extract
– ½ cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup almond flour
– 1 cup sliced almonds
– ¼ cup amaretto liqueur
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. In a food processor, combine the flour, salt, and cold cubed butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough comes together.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
5. In a bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and almond extract until well combined.
6. Stir in the all-purpose flour and almond flour until smooth.
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Press the dough into the dish and crimp the edges as desired.
8. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
9. Pour the amaretto liqueur over the almonds.
10. Carefully pour the almond filling over the almonds and spread it out evenly.
11. Using a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts around the edge of the pie crust, leaving about 1 inch between each cut.
12. Gently fold each cut section over the filling to create a wreath-like pattern.
13. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
14. Allow the pie to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
15. Serve the Amaretto Wreath Pie as a delightful holiday dessert that will impress your guests with its elegant presentation and delicious flavor.
This Amaretto Wreath Pie is a delightful addition to your holiday baking repertoire, combining the rich flavors of amaretto and almonds in a beautiful wreath design that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the process of creating this stunning dessert and savor the joy of sharing it with your loved ones during the festive season.
