Description
Grandma’s secret pecan cheesecake pie blends Southern comfort with creamy indulgence. Layers of rich cream cheese and caramelized pecans create a delightful dessert that will satisfy sweet cravings with pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) pecan halves
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup (130 g) brown sugar (packed)
- ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) light corn syrup
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Gently press pie crust into a 9-inch pan, sculpting elegant edges with delicate fingertips to create a refined foundation.
- Cheesecake Layer: Whip cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla into a luxuriously smooth mixture, spreading evenly across the pie crust’s base to create a velvety canvas.
- Pecan Topping Creation: Thoroughly blend brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla into a glossy concoction. Immerse pecan halves completely, ensuring each nut is lavishly coated with the rich, golden mixture.
- Assembly and Baking: Carefully layer the pecan mixture over the cheesecake base, constructing a harmonious landscape of nutty decadence. Position the pie on a baking sheet and slide into a preheated 350F (175C) oven, baking until the center sets and the surface achieves a burnished bronze glow, approximately 50-55 minutes. Strategically shield crust edges with foil if they begin to darken prematurely.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the pie to rest at room temperature, permitting layers to solidify and intertwine. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to guarantee an impeccable texture that promises clean, tantalizing slices.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Burning: Wrap aluminum foil around pie edges during initial baking to protect delicate crust from excessive browning, ensuring a golden-brown finish without charring.
- Check Cheesecake Consistency: Gently shake the pie pan to verify doneness – a slight wobble in the center indicates a perfectly creamy texture that will set while cooling.
- Pecan Distribution Strategy: Evenly spread pecan halves across the surface to guarantee each slice receives a balanced crunch and nutty flavor throughout the pie.
- Temperature Control Matters: Let pie cool gradually at room temperature to prevent cracking and maintain a smooth, velvety cheesecake layer, avoiding sudden temperature changes that can compromise texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg