Ingredients and Weight:
- 9-inch pie crust: 1 (pre-made or homemade)
- Cream cheese: 250 grams (8 oz)
- Butter: 100 grams (3.5 oz)
- Sugar: 200 grams (7 oz)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Pre-cooked mixed nuts: 1 cup (e.g., almonds, walnuts, etc.)
- Chocolate chips or chunks: 100 grams (3.5 oz)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
- Total: 75 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one by one and mix well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and salt and mix until combined.
- Stir in the pre-cooked mixed nuts and chocolate chips or chunks.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is slightly golden.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the pie is cut into 8 pieces)
- Calories: 600-700 kcal (depending on the ingredients used)
- Fat: 40-50 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60-70 grams
- Protein: 15-20 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy filling with a combination of nuts and chocolate.
- The pie crust provides a crunchy contrast to the soft filling.
- Suitable for American taste with a sweet and rich flavor profile.
User Comments:
- "This is an excellent pie! The combination of cream cheese, nuts, and chocolate is delicious."
- "The pie was very rich and creamy, just the way I like it."
- "I added some extra chocolate chips to make it even more chocolatey."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use pre-cooked mixed nuts to avoid any risk of food poisoning from raw nuts.
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference for a sweeter or less sweet pie.
- Use good-quality chocolate chips or chunks for the best flavor and texture in the pie.
- Be careful not to overbake the pie, as it can become dry and crack on top.
