Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of the Best Pecan Cream Pie, a delightful dessert combining the sweetness of brown sugar, cream cheese, and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (6-ounce) store bought graham cracker pie crust
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- ½ cup dark brown or light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip divided
- 1 ⅓ cups toasted and cooled chopped pecans divided
- Garnish: 8 whole pecans optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until well combined and thickened.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in half of the Cool Whip and half of the toasted pecans into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with the remaining chopped pecans.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whole pecans if desired.
Notes
To soften cream cheese quickly, cut it into cubes and let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Best Pecan Cream Pie, pecan pie, cream pie, dessert, no-bake dessert