Pecan Cream Pie
This pecan cream pie is the best holiday dessert! A fun change from traditional pecan pie. Decadent, delicious, and perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Additional Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan cream pie
Servings: 10
Author: Joy Shull
- 9 oz graham pie crust
- 1 ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
Add the pecan pieces onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 5 minutes, until lightly toasted.
Use a handheld mixer to whip together the whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy, then add in the vanilla extract, brown sugar, and maple syrup and whip until smooth
Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Fold in the toasted pecans
Pour the pecan cream pie filling into a 9 inch graham pie crust. Garnish with whipped cream and extra pecans
Chill in the fridge until ready to serve, or at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight.
Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1084IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg