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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
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan cream pie
Servings: 10
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 9 oz graham pie crust
  • 1 ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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