How to Make Pecan Surprise Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a delicious and decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than our Pecan Surprise Pie! This mouthwatering pie is the perfect combination of sweet and nutty flavors, with a surprise layer of chocolate hidden beneath the pecans. It's a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie that will have everyone asking for seconds.

There's something about the combination of pecans and chocolate that is simply irresistible. The rich and buttery peca...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups chopped pecans
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add 1/3 cup sugar and beat until smooth. Thoroughly mix in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Do not overbeat. Spread mixture into pastry shell. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 3 beaten eggs, corn syrup, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix until incorporated but not frothy. Pour mixture over pecan layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until filling is set and pecans are browned. Pie will be quite high, but will settle as it cools.
  • Nutrition

    516 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 162mg