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Pecan Cream Pie Recipe

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This Pecan Cream Pie is a luscious no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cream cheese and whipped topping filling combined with pure maple syrup and chopped pecans, all set in a crisp 9-inch pie crust. Topped with whipped cream and a sprinkling of toasted pecans, this pie offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty crunch, ideal for celebrations or a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. Whip Heavy Cream: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream with ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  2. Mash Cream Cheese Mixture: In another large bowl, beat 16 ounces softened cream cheese with ½ cup packed light brown sugar and ¼ cup pure maple syrup using a hand mixer at medium speed until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  3. Combine Cream Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, taking care to maintain the light and airy texture.
  4. Add Pecans to Filling: Fold in 1 cup of finely chopped pecans into the combined mixture evenly.
  5. Fill Pie Crust: Scoop the filling mixture into the baked and cooled 9-inch pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
  6. Chill Pie: Place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight to allow the filling to set properly.
  7. Top with Whipped Cream: Once chilled, spread 8 ounces of whipped cream over the surface of the pie in a smooth, even layer.
  8. Garnish with Pecans: Evenly sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of finely chopped pecans on top of the whipped cream before serving to add texture and flavor.

Notes

  • For best results, let the pie chill overnight to ensure the filling is firmly set.
  • You can use toasted pecans for added depth of flavor.
  • If you prefer a sweeter pie, adjust the amount of confectioner’s sugar in the whipped cream or brown sugar in the filling accordingly.
  • To speed up softening cream cheese, leave it at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting.
  • This pie is best served chilled and consumed within 3 days.

Keywords: Pecan Cream Pie, no bake pie, cream cheese pie, pecan dessert, easy pie recipe, holiday pie

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