Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of classic pecan pie, a beloved American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a rich, sweet filling brimming with toasted pecan halves, all encased in a flaky pie crust. Topped with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and a hint of cinnamon, each slice offers a balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more. Whether served at Thanksgiving or as a sweet treat after dinner, this pecan pie is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- For the Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the pecan halves.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set and golden brown; cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool on a wire rack for about 2-3 hours.
- For whipped cream, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form; add vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Slice the cooled pie into 8 pieces and serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (102g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg