Description
Homemade pecan delight pie delivers southern comfort with rich, caramelized pecans nestled in a buttery crust. Delightful dessert promises sweet satisfaction for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (354 ml) pecans (1 cup coarsely chopped, 0.5 cup whole)
- 1 cup (200 g) dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 homemade pie crust
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pie Crust Preparation: Expertly roll out chilled pie dough to line a 9-inch pie plate, creating a smooth, even base with delicate edges.
- Pecan Foundation: Generously distribute coarsely chopped pecans across the pie shell’s bottom, establishing a robust nutty landscape.
- Filling Creation: Whisk eggs, melted butter, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into a silky, harmonious blend that promises rich, decadent flavor.
- Pie Assembly: Pour the luxurious filling over the pecan layer, ensuring complete coverage, then artfully garnish the surface with whole pecans in an elegant pattern.
- Oven Choreography: Preheat to 400°F, then bake for 10 minutes before reducing temperature to 350°F. Continue baking 35-45 minutes, watching for a subtle center jiggle that signals perfect doneness.
- Protective Technique: If the pie’s surface browns too rapidly, shield with aluminum foil to prevent excessive caramelization.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer to a wire rack and allow pie to rest 2-4 hours, enabling the filling to set into a sumptuous texture. Serve at room temperature or chilled, accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent finale.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate pie crust for at least 30 minutes to prevent shrinkage and ensure a flaky texture during baking.
- Arrange Pecans Strategically: Distribute chopped pecans evenly to create a consistent nutty base and prevent uneven filling coverage.
- Monitor Baking Carefully: Watch the pie closely during the last 15 minutes to prevent over-browning and ensure a perfectly set filling.
- Cool Completely: Allow pie to rest at room temperature for 2-4 hours, letting the filling stabilize and develop a rich, smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg