Description
A luxuriously creamy pie featuring a perfect balance of smooth cream cheese filling and crunchy pecans, enhanced with a touch of maple syrup for a rich, satisfying dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked pie crust (9 inches in diameter)
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Bake the pie crust according to package directions until golden brown. Place it on a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps remain, about 2-3 minutes.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate clean bowl, pour in the heavy cream. Whip it using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. The cream should hold its shape when the beaters are lifted.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula. Use a folding motion rather than stirring to maintain the airiness of the whipped cream.
- Add Flavorings: Add the brown sugar, 1 cup of the chopped pecans, maple syrup, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Fold gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust, using a spatula to spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans over the top of the pie.
- Chill and Set: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the filling to set properly and the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider toasting the pecans before adding them to the filling.
- Ensure the cream cheese is properly softened to avoid lumps in your filling.
- The pie can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept refrigerated.
- For a decorative touch, drizzle additional maple syrup over the pie before serving.
- If you prefer a homemade crust, a graham cracker or shortbread crust works wonderfully with this filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg