Ingredients
- graham cracker Coated pie shell
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , chilled, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening , chilled
- 3â4 tablespoons ice water
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- vanilla Cream Filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar , plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 5 large egg yolks , lightly beaten
- 2 cups milk , whole or 2 percent
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 vanilla bean , about 3-inches long, split lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon brandy or more to taste
- whipped cream Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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