Ingredients
– 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ½ cup cream cheese, softened
– ¾ cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– ½ cup milk
– A pinch of salt
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch pie dish
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Saucepan
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). If I’m using a store-bought pie crust, I bake it according to the package instructions until it’s golden brown and slightly crisp, which usually takes about 8-10 minutes. While the crust cools, I toast my pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The nutty aroma that fills the air at this point is honestly one of my favorite parts of the process! (See the next page below to continue steps…)
