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Cream Cheese Pecan Pie

Cream Cheese Pecan Pie

A cozy yet fancy dessert featuring a creamy layer that balances the sweetness of traditional pecan pie, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 pie crust 1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought Prebake for 8-10 minutes if soggy.
For the cream cheese layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1/2 cup sugar Adjust for sweetness preference.
  • 1 large egg Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
  • 1 tsp vanilla
For the pecan layer
  • 2 large eggs Mix until combined, do not overmix.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey Maple enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Should be slightly cooled.
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pecans Toast for richer flavor if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prebake the pie crust for about 8 to 10 minutes to prevent sogginess.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Pecan Layer
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, maple syrup (or honey), melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
  2. Fold in the pecans until evenly distributed.
Assembly
  1. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the prebaked crust.
  2. Pour the pecan mixture over the cream cheese layer.
Baking
  1. Bake the pie at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes, or until the center jiggles slightly without being liquid.
Cooling
  1. Let the pie cool fully at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow sufficient cooling time. This pie can be made a day in advance for better flavor integration.