How to Make 2-Layer Rum Pecan Pie with Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to holiday desserts, pecan pie is a classic favorite. But why settle for just any pecan pie when you can take it to the next level with a 2-layer rum pecan pie with cheesecake? This decadent dessert combines the rich flavors of pecans, rum, and creamy cheesecake for a show-stopping finish to any meal.

The first layer of this pie is a traditional pecan pie filling, made with a generous amount of chopped pecans, a splash of dark rum, and just the right amount of sweetness....

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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons rum extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Unroll 1 pie crust on a work surface; brush with water. Place second pie crust atop the first pie crust; press gently together. Place the double crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Pour into pie crust; sprinkle cheesecake filling with pecans.
  • Mix corn syrup, butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 eggs, and rum extract together in a bowl until smooth; pour over pecan layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    682 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 131mg
    • Sodium: 470mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 160mg