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A creamy, chilled twist on classic pecan pie made with smooth cream cheese filling, buttery crust, and crunchy pecans.

Irresistible Pecan Cream Pie – A Dreamy, No-Fuss Dessert

A creamy, chilled twist on classic pecan pie made with smooth cream cheese filling, buttery crust, and crunchy pecans.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1½ cups finely chopped pecans divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • 9-inch pie dish

Method
 

  1. Blind bake crust per package directions; cool completely.
  2. Beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt until smooth.
  4. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture; stir in 1 cup pecans.
  5. Pour into crust, smooth top, and sprinkle remaining pecans.
  6. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
  7. Optional: Drizzle caramel or maple syrup before serving.

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for 1 month.