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Pecan Cream Pie Recipe

Pecan Cream Pie Recipe

This Pecan Cream Pie Recipe features a creamy blend of cream cheese, maple syrup, and whipped cream, topped with pecans, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 743 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust

  • 1 9-inch pie crust homemade or storebought, baked and cooled

Filling

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup confectioner's sugar
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 ½ cups pecans finely chopped, divided

Topping

  • 8 ounces whipped cream for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • To a large mixing bowl, add heavy whipping cream and confectioners' sugar. Using a hand mixer, mix on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • To another large bowl, add cream cheese, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Using a hand mixer, beat at medium speed until fully combined and smooth.
  • Gently fold the whipped heavy cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  • Fold in 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
  • Scoop the mixture into the cooled pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake in a smooth layer.
  • Evenly sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of pecans on top of the pie before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 743kcal
Keyword Cream Pie, dessert, Holiday Desserts, Nut Pie, Pecan Cream Pie Recipe, Pecan Pie
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