Vanilla Cream Pie | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 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
• 3–4 tablespoons ice water
• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 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
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract