Description
A rich and creamy pecan cream deep dish pie featuring a toasted pecan crust and a smooth brown sugar cream cheese filling. This make-ahead dessert delivers classic pecan pie flavor in a lighter, chilled form that slices beautifully for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for crust)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter until evenly coated.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a deep-dish pie pan.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until light and fully incorporated.
- Fold in toasted pecans.
- Spread filling evenly into the cooled crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Slice while cold using a warm, dry knife for clean cuts and serve.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand for deeper flavor.
- Chill at least 4 hours for best structure and clean slices.
- Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Freeze up to 1 month, thaw overnight in refrigerator.
- For clean slices, dip knife in warm water and wipe dry between cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of pie)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
