Description
A rich and creamy pecan cream pie made with a buttery crust, silky custard filling, toasted pecans, and fluffy whipped cream topping. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or an indulgent homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Extra pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the pie crust according to package or recipe instructions until golden brown, then let it cool completely.
- Spread the chopped pecans onto a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and egg yolks until smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a creamy custard.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Let the custard cool slightly before folding in most of the toasted pecans.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie before serving and garnish with extra pecans.
Notes
- Toast the pecans for deeper flavor and crunch.
- For extra richness, drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving.
- A splash of bourbon can add warm depth to the filling.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- This pie is best made ahead to allow the filling to fully set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
