French Pecan Pie Iii
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of French Pecan Pie III, a luxurious twist on the classic Southern dessert. This pie features a silky custard filling made from a luscious blend of caramelized brown sugar and granulated sugar, enriched with heavy cream and a touch of vanilla for a velvety texture. Toasty pecan halves are delicately layered in an unbaked pie crust, then enveloped in the creamy filling and baked to golden perfection. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and an irresistibly buttery, nutty flavor, this dessert is perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or anytime you’re craving homemade comfort. Serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a show-stopping finale to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Pecan halves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare your unbaked pie crust by rolling it out into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges as desired, then set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the heavy cream, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until combined.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Slowly add the eggs to the sugar mixture, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
Place the pecans evenly in the prepared pie crust. Pour the custard mixture over the pecans, ensuring that all the nuts are coated and distributed evenly.
Carefully transfer the pie to the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. This will allow the filling to fully set.
Once cooled, slice and serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 127.7 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.7 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 1105 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 404.2 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 273.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 398 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
