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Pecan Cream Pie

A rich and creamy pecan dessert with a buttery crust, fluffy cream filling, and toasted pecan topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
Cream Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup pecans chopped and toasted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Pie dish

Method
 

  1. Mix crust ingredients and press firmly into a pie dish. Chill until set.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  3. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Spread filling evenly into chilled crust.
  5. Cook butter, brown sugar, and cream until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in pecans and vanilla, then cool slightly.
  7. Top pie with pecan mixture and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For best texture, chill overnight before slicing.