Description
A rich and creamy pie featuring toasted pecans and a luscious filling, topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream, fresh
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Blind-bake crust according to package directions or 10-12 minutes at 350°F until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Whip the Cream Cheese: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add Sweetness and Flavor: Gradually mix in sugar and vanilla extract, blending until fluffy.
- Incorporate the Whipped Cream: Fold in whipped cream, keeping the mixture airy.
- Stir in Pecans and Lemon Juice: Gently fold in toasted pecans and lemon juice.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour filling into the cooled pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with additional whipped cream and pecans before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Toast pecans for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pecan pie, creamy pie, dessert, family recipe, holiday dessert