Description
Pumpkin Pecan Pie is the ultimate fall dessert that combines creamy pumpkin filling with a crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy gatherings, this pie is sure to impress your family and friends. With its warm spices and rich flavor, each slice is more than just dessert; it’s a delightful experience filled with warmth and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (freshly ground)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pecan nuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust by rolling it out and placing it in your pie dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in half of the chopped pecans into the filling mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg