How to Make Cinnamon Bun Pecan Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says comfort and indulgence quite like a warm, gooey cinnamon bun. And nothing says Southern hospitality quite like a homemade pecan pie. So, why not combine these two beloved treats into one mouthwatering dessert? This Cinnamon Bun Pecan Pie recipe takes all the flavors of a classic pecan pie and infuses them with the sweet, cinnamon-spiced goodness of a warm cinnamon bun.

Imagine a flaky, buttery pie crust, filled with a luscious mixture of pecans, brown sugar, and eggs, all...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 (14 ounce) can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough, separated
  • ¾ cup dark corn syrup
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cream cheese frosting

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread pecans onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pecans are toasted and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Press the cinnamon rolls into the bottom of the pie pan, sealing edges together to create the 'crust'.
  • Whisk corn syrup and brown sugar together in a bowl until thick and sticky. Add butter and whisk until mixture is smooth. Whisks eggs, 1 at a time, into brown sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition, until eggs are fully incorporated. Stir cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt into brown sugar mixture.
  • Layer the toasted pecans over the cinnamon roll 'crust'. Pour the brown sugar mixture over pecans. Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Cover crust with pieces of aluminum foil to avoid burning.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until pie is set in the middle, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool pie for 15 minutes.
  • Place cream cheese frosting in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until frosting is thinned and pourable, about 30 seconds. Drizzle frosting over pie and set aside until frosting has slightly hardened, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    591 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 575mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 178mg