Description
Indulge in this creamy and crunchy pecan cream pie, a perfect dessert for any occasion, combining rich flavors and delightful textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until everything blends well, resembling wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie dish to form an even crust. Chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes to help it set.
- Whip the cream: In a large mixing bowl, use your electric mixer to beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- Combine the filling: In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into this mixture.
- Incorporate pecans: Add the toasted, chopped pecans into your cream filling and gently mix until evenly distributed.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the rich cream mixture into the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, slice the pie and serve chilled, optionally garnishing with additional toasted pecans.
Notes
This pie is an excellent make-ahead dessert! Chill overnight for the best results. Consider adding bourbon for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pecan pie, cream pie, dessert, holiday dessert, sweet treat