Description
Rich and creamy Paula Deen pecan cheesecake pie blends classic Southern dessert traditions with luxurious cheesecake texture. Nutty pecans and silky cream cheese create an irresistible dessert you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pecans
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup dark corn syrup
- 1 ½ tbsps (21 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray and light flour dusting.
- Crust Placement: Gently lay pie crust into prepared plate, crimping edges artfully, then refrigerate while preparing fillings.
- Cheesecake Layer: Whip cream cheese and sugar until velvety smooth, blend in egg until fully incorporated. Spread this luxurious mixture evenly across pie crust’s base.
- Pecan Topping Creation: Whisk dark corn syrup, eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract into a harmonious blend. Fold in chopped pecans, then carefully pour over cheesecake foundation.
- Baking Process: Shield crust edges with pie shield or aluminum foil. Bake for 50 minutes until filling sets and develops a golden-brown complexion, ensuring a perfectly textured dessert.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove pie from oven and place on wire rack. Allow to settle at room temperature for 1-2 hours, watching it naturally deflate. Refrigerate until completely chilled and firm before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Burning: Shield pie edges with aluminum foil or a specialized pie shield to prevent over-browning during the lengthy baking process.
- Master Texture Balance: Expect the pie to puff up during baking and naturally deflate while cooling, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Chill for Perfection: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature for 1-2 hours before refrigerating to set the filling and enhance flavor development.
- Blend Thoroughly: Ensure cream cheese and sugar are mixed until completely smooth to achieve a silky, uniform cheesecake base without lumps.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 53 g
- Sodium: 257 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg