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Double-Crust Cherry Pie with Crème Anglaise

The cutouts in the top crust serve a dual purpose of decorating the pie and allowing steam to escape. A drizzle of rich vanilla custard sauce elegantly elevates each slice from simple to sublime.

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Double-Crust Cherry Pie with Crème Anglaise

Makes 1 (9-inch) pie

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for dusting2 recipes All-Butter Piecrust (recipe follows)1 (21.1-ounce) jar (600 grams) Bonne Maman® Cherry Pie Filling1 large egg (50 grams)1 tablespoon (15 grams) water2 tablespoons (24 grams) turbinado sugarCrème Anglaise (recipe follows)

Instructions

On a lightly floured surface, roll half of All-Butter Piecrust into a 12-inch circle (about 1⁄8 inch thick). Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, gently pressing dough into bottom and up sides of plate. Trim excess dough to 1⁄2 inch beyond edge of plate. Spread pie filling into prepared crust.
On a lightly floured surface, roll remaining All-Butter Piecrust into a 12-inch circle (about 1/8 inch thick). Using a small decorative cutter, cut out shapes in center of dough; reserve cutout pieces of dough. Carefully place dough on filling, centering area with cutouts. Trim excess dough to 1⁄2 inch beyond edge of plate. Gently press edges of dough together; fold edges under, and crimp as desired. Freeze for 15 minutes.
Position oven rack in bottom third of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water. Using a pastry brush, brush egg wash onto crust. Place reserved cutout dough pieces on crust as desired, gently pressing to adhere. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
Bake until crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes, covering edges with foil during final 15 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with Crème Anglaise. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

 

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All-Butter Piecrust

Makes 1 (9-inch) piecrust or about 8 hand pies

Ingredients

cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt1/2 cup (113 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/4 cup (60 grams) ice water, plus more as needed

Instructions

In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse flour and salt until combined. Add cold butter; pulse until mixture is crumbly and butter pieces are pea-size. With processor running, add 1⁄4 cup (60 grams) ice water in a slow, steady stream just until dough comes together. (Mixture may appear crumbly but should be moist and hold together when pinched.) Add additional ice water, 1 tablespoon (15 grams) at a time, if needed.
Turn out dough, and shape into a disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Let frozen dough thaw overnight in refrigerator before using. If refrigerating for longer than 1 hour, let dough stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before rolling out.

 

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Crème Anglaise

Makes about 2½ cups

Ingredients

3/4 cup (180 grams) heavy whipping cream3/4 cup (180 grams) whole milk6 tablespoons (72 grams) granulated sugar, divided teaspoons (9 grams) vanilla bean paste1/4 teaspoon kosher salt4 large egg yolks (74 grams), room temperature

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat cream, milk, 3 tablespoons (36 grams) sugar, vanilla bean paste, and salt over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, just until steaming. (Do not boil.)
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and remaining 3 tablespoons (36 grams) sugar. Slowly add half of hot cream mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk egg mixture into remaining hot cream mixture in pan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and an instant- read thermometer registers 180°F (82°C).
Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, discarding solids. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing wrap directly onto surface of mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours, or up to overnight. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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