Description
Pecan cheesecake pie delivers a smooth, creamy blend of classic cheesecake and traditional Southern pecan pie that makes dessert time seriously delightful. Rich layers of cream cheese and nutty pecans create a comforting slice your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups pecans
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and nestle the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Blend 8 oz cream cheese with ¼ cup sugar until silky smooth.
- Incorporate 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture.
- Distribute the cream cheese layer evenly across the bottom of your pie crust.
- Chop ¾ cup pecans and scatter them over the cream cheese surface.
- Whisk together ½ cup corn syrup, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla, and ¼ tsp salt in a separate bowl.
- Create an attractive pattern with remaining whole pecans on top of the chopped layer.
- Gently pour the corn syrup blend over the pecans, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the pie into the 350°F oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the filling sets and your crust turns golden.
- Transfer the pie to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely for about 2 hours.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to help the pie set firmly before serving.
- Cut into slices and enjoy at your preferred temperature.
Notes
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet before adding to the pie for deeper, richer flavor and extra crunch.
- Prevent soggy bottom crust by pre-baking the pie shell for 10 minutes before adding the cream cheese layer.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional pie crust with a nut-based or gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg