How to Make Rich Cream Cheese Pecan Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Imagine a holiday spread filled with decadent, indulgent desserts. Among the array of sweet treats, there’s one pie that stands out as a true showstopper: Rich Cream Cheese Pecan Pie. This mouthwatering dessert is a twist on the classic pecan pie, taking it to a whole new level of creamy, rich goodness.

One of the best things about this pie is its luscious cream cheese filling that adds a velvety texture and a tangy flavor that perfectly complements the sweet, nutty taste of the pecan...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Information

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

  • In a small bowl, blend together cream cheese, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt. Mix by hand until mostly smooth. Spread mixture into the bottom of the unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • In another bowl, slightly beat 3 eggs. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; blend well. Fold in chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. Very CAREFULLY pour corn syrup mixture over pecans. Cover pie crust edge with a strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until center is set. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    650 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 363mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 233mg