Best Layered Pecan Pie Recipes

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LAYERED PECAN PIE



Layered Pecan Pie image

Underneath a golden layer of pecans, a sweet and sticky filling awaits. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream is an ideal topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

All-purpose flour, for dusting
Tart Shell Dough
6 large eggs
1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
1 1/4 cups packed dark-brown sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans (about 10 ounces), for filling
2 cups pecan halves (about 8 ounces), lightly toasted, for topping
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Set a 9-inch cake ring (with 1 1/2-inch sides) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to a 13-inch round. Fit dough into ring; trim edges. Freeze 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk together eggs, syrup, and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in butter, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour filling into shell. Arrange pecan halves on top in concentric circles.
  • Bake, tenting with foil after 15 minutes, until filling is set, about 1 hour. Let cool at least 2 hours on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream.

TWO LAYER PECAN PIE



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This great recipe was my mom's "special" pecan pie for special occasions. I'm not sure where it came from, but since we had our own pecan tree, Mom tried every pecan pie recipe around, and this one stood the test of time.

Provided by Anita73

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cups pecan pieces
3 eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1 unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Beat bottom layer ingredients together until smooth.
  • Pour into an unbaked pie shell.
  • Mix top layer ingredients and pour gently over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • As it bakes, the bottom layer will rise to the top.

PECAN PUMPKIN PIE



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A rich, crispy pecan topping and maple syrup lend a mouthwatering twist to creamy pumpkin pie. -Deborah Whitley, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Dough for single-crust pie
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. In a large bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin, syrup, sugar, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth; pour into crust. , For topping, in a large bowl, combine eggs, pecans, sugar and syrup; spoon over top., Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and top of pie is set, 40-45 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. If desired, serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

2-LAYER RUM PECAN PIE WITH CHEESECAKE



2-Layer Rum Pecan Pie with Cheesecake image

This is a pecan pie with a cheesecake layer.

Provided by starmaster25

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans
1 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons rum extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Unroll 1 pie crust on a work surface; brush with water. Place second pie crust atop the first pie crust; press gently together. Place the double crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Pour into pie crust; sprinkle cheesecake filling with pecans.
  • Mix corn syrup, butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 eggs, and rum extract together in a bowl until smooth; pour over pecan layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.8 g, Cholesterol 131.4 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 470.3 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

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