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Pecan Cream Pie Recipe

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This decadent Pecan Cream Pie features a luscious cream cheese and maple syrup filling blended with chopped pecans, set in a flaky pie crust and topped with whipped cream and additional pecans. Chilled to perfection, it's a rich, creamy dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or storebought, baked and cooled)

Filling

  • 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup (31 g) confectioner's sugar
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ cup (79 g) pure maple syrup
  • 1 ½ cups (163.5 g) pecans (finely chopped, divided)

Topping

  • 8 ounces whipped cream (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Mix heavy whipping cream and confectioners' sugar. In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream and confectioner's sugar. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, whip the mixture until stiff peaks form. Set this whipped cream aside.
  2. Beat cream cheese with brown sugar and maple syrup. In another large bowl, add the softened cream cheese, light brown sugar, and pure maple syrup. Using a hand mixer at medium speed, beat the ingredients until fully combined and smooth, creating a creamy base.
  3. Fold in heavy whipped cream mixture. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Mix until fully incorporated but still light and airy, careful to maintain the whipped texture.
  4. Fold in pecans. Add 1 cup of the finely chopped pecans into the mixture and gently fold them in evenly to distribute the nutty crunch throughout the filling.
  5. Scoop mixture into pie crust. Carefully transfer the cream and pecan mixture into the cooled 9-inch baked pie crust. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula to prepare for chilling.
  6. Chill the pie. Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly. For best results, let it chill overnight to develop flavors and firmness.
  7. Spread whipped cream topping. After chilling, evenly spread 8 ounces of whipped cream over the top of the pie, smoothing it into a clean, attractive layer for serving.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Finally, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chopped pecans evenly over the whipped cream topping to add texture and a decorative finish before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the pie crust is completely cooled before adding the filling to prevent sogginess.
  • For a more intense pecan flavor, lightly toast the pecans before chopping and folding into the filling.
  • Chilling overnight improves the pie's texture and flavor melding.
  • This pie is best served chilled but can be left at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for a softer filling.
  • Leftovers should be refrigerated and eaten within 3 days for optimal freshness.

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