Southern Living's Cream Cheese Pecan Pie

Indulge in the rich, Southern charm of **Southern Living's Cream Cheese Pecan Pie**, a decadent twist on the classic dessert that combines two irresistible layers of flavor. The bottom layer features a luscious cream cheese base, whipped with sugar and vanilla for a creamy, tangy sweetness, while the top layer is a gooey, buttery pecan filling with a glossy finish from light corn syrup. Nestled in a flaky, golden pie crust and topped with crunchy pecan halves, this pie achieves the perfect balance of textures and flavors—smooth, crunchy, sweet, and slightly tangy. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an hour to bake, this show-stopping dessert is as easy to make as it is to devour. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as a standout treat at any event, serve it chilled or at room temperature, and pair with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable finish.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch Unbaked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
• 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Large eggs
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Light corn syrup
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 1.5 cups Pecan halves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and flute the edges. Set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add 1 egg to the cream cheese mixture and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.

Step 4

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, light corn syrup, melted butter, the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

Step 5

Stir in the pecan halves gently until they are coated with the corn syrup mixture. Pour this pecan mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pie crust.

Step 6

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pecans are golden brown. The pie will puff up during baking and settle as it cools.

Step 7

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This allows the layers to fully set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1211.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4813.2

Total Fat 290.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 745.5mg	0%
Sodium 2404.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 532.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 395.3g
Protein 56.1g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 354.6mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 1190.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 42.9%