โจ Introduction
This Creamy Pecan Pie ๐ฅง is rich, nutty, and topped with a glossy pecan glaze. A luxurious dessert perfect for ftour, celebrations, or cozy gatherings ๐ฐ๐ฅ.
๐ง Ingredients
๐ฅง Pie Crust
- 1ยฝ cups flour
- ยฝ cup cold butter (cubed)
- ยผ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2โ3 tbsp cold water
๐ฎ Cream Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- ยฝ cup condensed milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
๐ฐ Pecan Topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ยผ cup whole pecans for garnish
- ยผ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cream or milk
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
- ๐ฅง Mix crust ingredients and press into a pie dish. Chill for 30 minutes.
- ๐ฅ Pre-bake crust at 180ยฐC (350ยฐF) for 10โ12 minutes. Let cool.
- ๐ฎ Blend cream filling ingredients until smooth. Pour into crust.
- ๐ฅ Bake for 25โ30 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- ๐ฐ For topping: melt sugar, butter, and cream. Stir in pecans and cook until glossy.
- ๐ฏ Spread pecan topping over cooled pie. Garnish with whole pecans.
- โ๏ธ Chill before serving for best texture.
๐ Methods
- ๐ซ Add chocolate chips to cream layer.
- ๐ Use orange zest in topping for citrus twist.
- ๐ง Make mini pies for gifting.
- ๐ฅฅ Sprinkle coconut flakes for texture.
๐ History
Pecan pie is a Southern classic ๐บ๐ธ, and this creamy twist adds elegance and Moroccan flair ๐ฒ๐ฆ to a beloved dessert.
๐ช Benefits
- ๐ฐ Healthy fats from pecans
- ๐ฎ Protein from cream cheese and egg
- ๐ฅง Energy from crust and condensed milk
๐จ Formation
Serve chilled with glossy pecan topping and creamy center ๐ฝ๏ธ. Ideal for ftour, dessert tables, or festive trays ๐.
โ Conclusion
Creamy Pecan Pie is rich, nutty, and indulgentโa golden slice of comfort ๐ฐ๐ฅง๐ฅ.
โค๏ธ Lovers
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Families
- ๐งโ๐ณ Pie fans
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Celebration hosts
- ๐ Sweet tooths
- ๐ฐ Pecan lovers