Description
Creamy Pecan Pie is a delightful dessert that perfectly blends rich flavors and textures, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. With a velvety filling made from the sweet goodness of caramel and the crunchiness of toasted pecans, each bite delivers a warm embrace of flavor. Nestled in a buttery deep-dish crust, this pie is not just about taste; it’s about creating lasting memories with friends and family during celebrations like Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering. Serve it warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream for an extra layer of decadence. This creamy pecan pie will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups pecans (chopped or whole)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust in a deep-dish pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Gently fold in pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set; a toothpick inserted should come out clean but moist.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg