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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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.