Vanilla Chiffon Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My vanilla chiffon pie is one of those desserts that looks fancy but honestly comes together so quickly. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you'll have an impressive homemade pie without spending your whole afternoon in the kitchen. The eggs in this recipe provide excellent protein to keep you satisfied, and the real vanilla bean paste gives it that authentic flavor that makes people think you spent way more effort than you actually did. Best part? You probably have most of these simple ingredients already in your pantry, so it won't break the bank either.
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Ingredients
- 4eggs
- 250 gsugar
- 120 gunsalted butter, softened
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 1 gvanilla bean paste
- 150 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 150 mLheavy cream
- 20 gpowdered sugar
- 5 gsalt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF).
Tip: Use oven mitts to handle hot baking dishes.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- 5
Add the flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after adding the powdered sugar.
- 7
Pour the cream mixture into the batter and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after adding the cream mixture.
- 8
Pour the batter into a pie dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure to rotate the pie dish to ensure even baking.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
Tip: Make sure to let the pie cool completely before serving.
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