Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch pie dish
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Baking sheet
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While that’s heating up, I love to prepare the crust. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of your pie dish. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden, then let it cool slightly while you work on the filling. The warm, buttery aroma of the crust always hits my happy spot. (See the next page below to continue steps…)