A Nutty Delight Pecan Cream Pie

A Nutty Delight: Pecan Cream Pie

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Indulge in the rich, creamy, and nutty goodness of this classic Pecan Cream Pie. With a buttery crust, a smooth and velvety filling, and a generous topping of toasted pecans, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special occasion, this pie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

For the Topping:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

Make the Crust:

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in Butter: Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Water: Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
  4. Form Dough: Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 1   1. niftyrecipe.com niftyrecipe.com
  5. Roll Out Dough: Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges and crimp as desired.
  6. Chill Crust: Refrigerate the pie crust for at least 15 minutes.

Make the Filling:

  1. Whisk Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, flour, and salt until smooth.
  2. Heat Milk: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
  3. Temper Eggs: Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture, tempering the eggs.
  4. Cook Filling: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens.
  5. Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and toasted pecans.
  6. Pour Filling: Pour the hot filling into the prepared pie crust.

Make the Topping:

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, and chopped pecans.
  2. Sprinkle Topping: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the pie filling.

Bake the Pie:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake Pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  3. Cool Pie: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, slice and serve your Pecan Cream Pie. This delectable dessert is best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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