Southern Pecan Pie Dessert (Printable)

Decadent Southern classic with buttery crust and rich pecan filling

# What You'll Need:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
05 - 3-4 tablespoons ice water

→ Filling

06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 cup light corn syrup
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 cups pecan halves

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut cold butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring just until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
03 - Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish, trim excess dough, and crimp the edges as desired.
04 - Whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until completely smooth.
05 - Stir pecan halves into the filling mixture, then pour everything into the prepared crust.
06 - Bake for 50-55 minutes until the center is set but still slightly wobbly. Cover the crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
07 - Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The filling sets into this perfect balance of sweet and salty that makes people close their eyes after the first bite
  • Unlike some pecan pies that get overly sugary this one has a buttery richness that keeps you coming back for just one more thin slice
02 -
  • Underbaked is better than overbaked because the filling continues setting outside the oven
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly into the sugar mixture
03 -
  • Freeze your butter for ten minutes before starting if your kitchen runs warm
  • Arrange pecan halves in concentric circles on top before baking for a showstopping presentation
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