Walnut pie is a favorite in the Middle East, but even more importantly, walnuts are an excellent food for your health. Walnuts promote digestion because they are an antioxidant rich in dietary fiber; they are also a very healthy appetite suppressant, and not all the calories in this nut are absorbed by our bodies, so don't listen to the false rumors! .

Not to mention that walnuts limit the risk of diseases, reducing the risk of certain diseases such as cholesterol, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, gallstones or colon cancer!

It is beneficial for the brain because the omega-3s contained in walnuts are said to be beneficial for memory, concentration and speed of comprehension, and also reduce stress. .

So you can make this pie without worrying about gaining weight!

Ingredients :

Mix all the ingredients together in the order below (for two or three pies):

500g of flour

2 eggs + 1 egg yolk

2 teaspoons of baking powder

125g of sugar

1 sachet of vanilla sugar 

250g of softened margarine

1 tablespoon of oil

A pinch of salt

Mix all the ingredients in a food processor fitted with the dough hook. Once you have a smooth shortcrust pastry (add a little water if your dough is too stiff), press it into a tart tin and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) until golden brown (15 to 20 minutes depending on your oven).

For the garnish
200g of walnuts (unsalted)
4 eggs
50g of butter or margarine
175 g of maple syrup or honey
85 g brown sugar or brown sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla

Preparing the filling

Keep a few nuts for decoration and roughly chop the rest.
In a bowl, mix the softened butter, eggs, sugar, maple syrup and vanilla
Add the chopped nuts and mix well.
Pour the filling over the dough
Decorate the top with coarsely chopped walnuts.
Cook for 35 minutes.,
Cover the pie with aluminum foil for the last ten minutes to prevent it from darkening.
Let it cool!