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Pecan Cream Pie recipe - Ingredients, Equipment and Instructions

Best Pecan Cream Pie

Prepare to be amazed by this Pecan Cream Pie, where a perfectly golden brown crust meets a delicate pecan flavor and a luscious cream cheese filling.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 9

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Handheld Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Offset Spatula
  • Pie Plate
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic Lid from Ready-made Pecan Crust

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces ready-made pecan crus
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheeese At room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed and divided in half
  • 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans divided into ¾ cup and ¼ cup, Fisher brand used

Instructions

  • Prepare the Crust: Remove the plastic lid from the ready-made pecan crust. Save the lid for later use as a storage cover for your pie.
  • Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and light brown sugar at medium-low speed using a handheld mixer for about 1 minute until fluffy and smooth.
  • Flavor Infusion: Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, beating for an additional 30 seconds until fully incorporated
  • Whipped Topping Addition: Gently fold in half (4 ounces) of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated with no streaks.
  • Pecan Integration: Fold in ¾ cup of finely chopped toasted pecans into the mixture until evenly distributed.
  • Pie Assembly: Spread the pecan cream pie mixture evenly in the ready-made pecan crust.
  • Topping: Layer the remaining whipped topping on top, spreading it to the edges using an offset spatula.
  • Garnish: Decorate the center, leaving about an inch around the edge, with the remaining ¼ cup of finely chopped toasted pecans.
  • Chill Time: Allow the pie to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight to ensure the pecan cream pie sets up fully.

Notes

Notes:

  • Save the plastic lid for use as a storage cover.
  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
  • For stability during transport, place the pie crust and foil plate inside a glass 9-inch pie plate.
  • Slice and serve the pecan cream pie once fully chilled.
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