Dolly Parton’s Walnut Pie Is The Ultimate Easy Holiday Treat

Dolly Parton has a way of making everything she touches feel warm and welcoming, and her walnut pie recipe is no exception.

Perfect for the holiday season, this dessert combines simplicity with rich, sweet flavors that are sure to impress your family and friends.

With just a handful of ingredients and a quick prep time, Dolly Parton’s walnut pie proves that festive baking doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious.

Celebrate The Season With Dolly Parton’s Delightfully Simple Walnut Pie

Parton’s walnut pie is a timeless favorite, featuring a tender crust filled with a rich, sticky filling reminiscent of pecan pie. A topping of walnuts bakes to a perfect golden crunch, making this dessert both simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious.

It’s quick to put together and can easily be made a day or two ahead, ensuring it’s ready to delight on any holiday table.

What You'll Need

• '1 single-crust pie dough
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
• Whipped cream, for serving

How To Make Dolly Parton's Walnut Pie

Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a 9-inch pie plate (a beautiful pie dish adds an extra festive touch). On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pie dough, then transfer it to the dish, pressing it into place across the bottom and up the sides. Roll the edges under and crimp them neatly. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.

In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and beat them thoroughly using a hand mixer. Add the granulated sugar and blend until smooth. Mix in the corn syrup, followed by the vanilla extract and salt. Finally, pour in the melted butter and continue beating until all the ingredients are fully combined.

Pour the prepared filling into the chilled pie crust, then evenly sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top to create a layer that covers the filling.

Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 300°F and continue baking for an additional 45 minutes. Check the crust edges after about 30 minutes; if they appear too brown, cover them with foil strips to prevent overbaking. The pie is ready when the nuts are deeply browned and the filling feels set when touched. Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack.

Serve this walnut pie at room temperature or chilled, and don’t skip the whipped cream! As Dolly suggests, top each slice with a generous “Dolly-up” of whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch. For an extra treat, try making homemade whipped cream.

Dolly Parton Shares The Sweet Treat Her Husband Loves Most

Parton’s husband, Carl Thomas Dean, is a big fan of her milk gravy, but he also has a serious sweet tooth. During the promotion of her new line of baking mixes with Duncan Hines, Parton shared that her husband especially loves it when she whips up a classic chocolate cake.

“He loves everything I cook. He’s also a big sweets eater and he loves chocolate more than anything else, so my favorite too is the chocolate cake that we do,” she said, referring to her new chocolate cake mix. “So, it’s like, I have to always make something chocolate for him.”

Dolly Parton Expands Her Line Of Boxed Baking Mixes

Parton announced earlier this year that she is bringing more Southern charm to kitchens everywhere with the expansion of her baking mix line in partnership with Duncan Hines.

The latest additions include Chocolate Cake Mix, Yellow Cake Mix, Cinnamon Crumb Cake Mix, Blueberry Muffin Mix, and Banana Nut Muffin Mix, all set to hit store shelves this month. This expansion follows the success of her previous dessert mixes, reflecting Parton’s love for sharing authentic, down-home flavors with home bakers.

“I've been cooking all my life, being brought up in the country and a big family, and as one of the older girls, so I know how to cook," Parton told PEOPLE Magazine at the time. "I have to sometimes really concentrate on that baking, but I do enjoy it when I'm doing it.”