Nestle Toll House Walnut Pie Aka Black Cat Pie Recipe

Unleash your inner baker with this spooky twist on a classic! Adapted from the treasured Nestle Toll House® Heritage Cookbook (1980), this Black Cat Pie recipe delivers a rich, nutty walnut pie with a mysterious, dark chocolate crust. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or any time you crave a decadent dessert.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 662 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.4 (63 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Nestle Toll House Walnut Pie Aka Black Cat Pie

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How to Make Nestle Toll House Walnut Pie Aka Black Cat Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  3. Cut in chilled butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in brown sugar and cocoa powder until evenly distributed.
  5. Stir in chopped walnuts.
  6. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate, forming an even crust. Crimp the edges.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and frothy.
  8. Gradually whisk in buttermilk until smooth.
  9. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  10. Bake for 75 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges loosely with foil.
  11. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your spooky Black Cat Pie!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

107g

Carbs

19g