Description
A delightful dessert combining buttery caramel and crunchy pecans in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.
- Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and a pinch of salt, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Incorporate the heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until combined.
- Gradually pour the cooled butter mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly.
- Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until set and golden brown.
- Let cool completely before serving.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Toast pecans for extra flavor and consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg