Description
Pecan Cream Pie is a luscious no-bake dessert that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and crunchy pecans, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. This chilled pie is topped with fluffy whipped cream and whole pecan halves, making it perfect for any gathering or special occasion. Easy to assemble and wonderfully creamy, this pie is sure to impress your family and friends with its delightful taste and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
- 1/2 cup whole pecan halves
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the base of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
- Make the filling by beating together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip half of the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture along with chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust, spread evenly, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the topping, whip the remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pie and garnish with whole pecan halves before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg