Pecan Cream Deep Dish Pie
A creamy, no-bake pecan pie with a delicious filling and a generous layer of pecans, perfect for impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 each Deep dish pie crust (graham cracker, vanilla wafer, or chocolate cookie) Homemade or store bought
For the filling
- 1 cup Pecans (chopped for the filling, plus extra for topping) Can be toasted for enhanced flavor
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream or whipped topping For a fluffy texture
- 3/4 cup Powdered sugar For sweetness
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract Do not skip
- 1 pinch Salt Optional, enhances sweetness
- 1 tbsp Caramel Optional drizzle for extra flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your deep dish pie crust by pressing it into a pie plate.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes until fragrant, then let them cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until well combined.
- Layer the creamy filling into the crust, mixing in some pecans and topping with more pecans.
Chilling
- Cover and chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to set.
Serving
- Slice the pie and serve chilled, optionally garnishing with caramel, chocolate curls, or ice cream.
Notes
Make this pie a day in advance for the best flavor and texture. Don't rush the chilling process for clean slices. Adjust flavors to your taste by tasting the filling before adding whipped cream.