AVANTI CHEST FREEZER

INGREDIENTS

Crust

1 box (15 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1 package (7 oz) almond paste
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Filling (first layer)

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 eggs yolks, well beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon lemon peel
3 drops yellow food color

Filling (second layer)

1 cup powdered sugar
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 boxes (4-serving size each) lemon instant pudding and pie filling mix

Garnish

1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Unroll 1 pie crust in ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Press firmly against side and bottom. In food processor, crumble almond paste; add almonds and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Cover; process 1 minute. Spread in crust-lined pie plate. Top with second crust; press down. Crimp edges together. Prick crust several times with fork. Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

2. In 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, the cornstarch and salt with wire whisk. Beat in cold water and lemon juice. Add egg yolks; beat until smooth. Add butter; gradually stir in boiling water. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon extract, lemon peel and food color. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Cool 30 minutes. Pour into pie plate. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1 cup powdered sugar and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in milk until well blended. Add pudding; beat 2 minutes longer or until thickened. Pour into pie plate.

4. In medium bowl, beat garnish ingredients with electric mixer on high speed about 2 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Place mixture in decorating bag fitted with star tip. Decorate top of pie as desired. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.

INGREDIENTS:

Crust
1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

Filling
6 cups sliced peeled apples
3 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches or 1 can (29 oz) sliced peaches, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pie filling enhancer (thickener)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup fresh or frozen (partially thawed) blueberries
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Crumb Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
1/2 teaspoon milk
Coarse sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch deep dish glass pie plate. In large bowl, place apples and peaches. Add lemon juice; toss to coat.

2. In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup granulated sugar, the pie filling enhancer, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples and peaches; toss to mix well. Gently stir in blueberries and vanilla. Spoon into crust-lined plate.

3. In another medium bowl, place all crumb topping ingredients except milk and coarse sugar. With pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Sprinkle topping on pie; press down lightly.

4. To make lattice top, cut second crust into 1/2-inch-wide strips with pastry cutter. Place half of the strips across filling in pie plate. Weave remaining strips with first strips to form lattice. Trim ends of strips even with edge of bottom crust. Fold trimmed edge of bottom crust over ends of strips, forming a high stand-up rim. Seal and flute. Brush lattice strips with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

5. Cover crust with sheet of foil to prevent excessive browning; bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake 35 to 40 minutes longer or until top is golden brown. Cool at least 2 hours before serving.