Description
Pecan cream pie delivers pure Southern comfort straight to your plate with buttery, caramel-like pecans nestled in a silky smooth custard. Creamy, nutty, and wonderfully rich, this classic dessert brings pure happiness to your table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F, preparing the space for a delightful baking experience.
- Whisk 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth and well-combined in a mixing bowl.
- Fold 1 cup chopped pecans gently into the creamy mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the pecan-studded filling into your prepared pie crust, ensuring an even spread.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for precisely 45-50 minutes, watching for a set and slightly golden surface.
- Remove the pie and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, letting the flavors settle and intensify.
Notes
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to the filling for a deeper, nuttier flavor that enhances the entire pie.
- Swap regular pie crust for a gluten-free graham cracker version to make the recipe accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Check the pie’s doneness by gently shaking the pan – the center should be slightly jiggly but not liquid when it’s perfectly baked.
- Refrigerate the pie for a few hours before serving to help it set and develop a richer, more cohesive texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 502 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg