Description
Southern Pecan Delight Cheesecake Pie blends creamy cheesecake with classic pecan pie flavors for an irresistible dessert. Generous layers of rich filling and buttery crust promise a delectable experience that delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (refrigerated)
- 1 cup pecans
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup dark corn syrup
- 1 ½ tbsps (22 mL) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9.5-inch pie plate with nonstick coating. Gently unroll the refrigerated pie crust, pressing it smoothly into the plate with a decorative edge crimp. Refrigerate to solidify.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Blend cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth. Incorporate egg, mixing until uniformly integrated. Spread this creamy mixture evenly across the chilled crust.
- Pecan Filling Creation: Whisk dark corn syrup, eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract into a harmonious blend. Fold pecans thoroughly into the sweet concoction, ensuring complete coverage.
- Assembly and Baking: Pour the pecan mixture over the cream cheese base, distributing it uniformly. Protect pie edges with a shield or aluminum foil strips. Slide into the preheated oven.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake for 50 minutes until the filling sets and crust turns golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours. The pie will naturally settle, creating a sumptuous, slightly deflated texture perfect for serving.
Notes
- Chill Pie Crust: Refrigerate the pie crust for at least 15 minutes before adding filling to prevent shrinkage and maintain a crisp texture during baking.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure cream cheese is softened and eggs are at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing and better incorporation.
- Protect Crust Edges: Use a pie shield or carefully wrap aluminum foil around the edges to prevent over-browning and achieve a perfectly golden crust.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature for 1-2 hours, which helps the filling set and develops a rich, cohesive flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg