Description
Pecan Cream Pie is a no-bake dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious cream cheese and whipped cream filling, and a generous topping of crunchy chopped pecans. This chilled pie is a lighter twist on the classic, perfect for holidays or anytime you want a creamy, nutty indulgence without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
8 ounces cream cheese softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
1. Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with sugar and melted butter until combined. Press into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
3. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, keeping the texture light and fluffy.
5. Spoon the mixture into the chilled crust and smooth the top evenly.
6. Sprinkle chopped pecans generously over the top. Optional: mix pecans with brown sugar or maple syrup for added flavor.
7. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
8. Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy with extra whipped cream or caramel drizzle if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the pie.
Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean slices.
Make the pie up to 2 days ahead and store it covered in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pecan cream pie, no bake pie, easy cream pie