Description
A delightful pie featuring creamy richness and nutty crunch, perfect for family gatherings or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pecans, toasted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pre-made pie crust
Instructions
- Prepare the crust according to package instructions or make your own from scratch.
- Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant, then chop coarsely.
- Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the whipping cream gently until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, then stir in the chopped pecans, reserving some for garnish.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes, or overnight for best results.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with mascarpone. You may use walnuts instead of pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cream pie, pecan pie, dessert, family recipe, easy pie