Description
A rich and creamy pecan cream pie that captures the essence of Thanksgiving, featuring a buttery crust and a silky filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chilled butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Caramel sauce (optional)
- 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: If you’re making your own crust, combine 1¾ cups flour, ½ cup chilled butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar; blend until crumbly. Press it into a 9-inch pie dish and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Make the Cream Filling: In a bowl, beat together 8 oz of cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, mixing until fluffy and well combined.
- Fold in the Pecans: Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the creamy filling into the cooled pie crust. Spread it evenly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Top with Caramel (optional): If you’re feeling indulgent, drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice your pie and watch as smiles spread across faces, grounding you back to those joyful Thanksgiving moments.
Notes
Great with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Can be paired with coffee or spiced pumpkin ale.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pecan pie, Thanksgiving dessert, creamy pie, holiday dessert, family recipe, classic pie