Name: Butterscotch Chiffon Pie
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 5 hr
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening (preferably trans-fat-free); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1 1/3 cups chilled heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from 1 envelope); 3 large egg whites; 1 cup chopped pecans (3 1/2 oz); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/8 teaspoon salt; a pastry or bench scraper (optional); pie weights or raw rice

Remember icebox pies? And how the flavor of butterscotch always seems to melt extra slowly on your tongue? The lighter-than-air quality of the creamy filling, along with the crunch of the pecan topping, make every bite of this cooling pie a real treat.

Cooks' notes:

· The egg whites in this recipe are not cooked, which may be of concern if salmonella is a problem in your area. · Chiffon pie, without nut topping, can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, loosely covered once set. Let pie stand at room temperature 30 minutes before sprinkling with nuts and serving.

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