Description
Nutty Southern pecan cheesecake pie merges classic dessert traditions with creamy indulgence. Buttery graham cracker crust and rich cheesecake filling create a luxurious slice you’ll savor down to the last delectable crumb.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 premade pie crust
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and gently unroll the premade pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges for a decorative finish.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, then incorporate eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Fold in flour, salt, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, creating a silky, uniform filling.
- Sprinkle a layer of pecans across the bottom of the prepared pie crust, creating a nutty foundation.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pecans, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a separate saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and cinnamon, simmering until the mixture becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
- If using, stir bourbon into the warm sugar mixture for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Gently drizzle the caramel-like syrup over the cream cheese layer, allowing it to naturally swirl and create an attractive pattern.
- Carefully transfer the pie to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream into soft peaks and dollop on top just before serving for an extra luxurious touch.
- Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature, garnishing with additional pecans if desired.
Notes
- Choose room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and prevent lumpy cream cheese mixture.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add deeper complexity to the pie’s overall taste profile.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for richer, more pronounced flavor in the cream cheese filling.
- Prevent soggy crust by blind baking the pie shell for 10 minutes before adding fillings, which creates a crisp foundation for the decadent layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg