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Easy No-Bake Pecan Cream Pie with Cream Cheese

A thick slice of pecan cream pie showing a graham cracker crust, creamy white filling, and a topping of glazed pecans.
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Create a decadent, velvety Pecan Cream Pie without turning on your oven. This easy recipe uses a cream cheese base for a smooth texture, topped with crunchy toasted pecans. It is a perfect make-ahead holiday dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9 inch) pre-made graham cracker crust
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup whipped topping, thawed (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Toast the pecans: Spread the chopped pecans on a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the pecan topping: In a small bowl, mix the toasted pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Make the cream cheese base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and light.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Stir the maple syrup into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. This creates your velvety pecan filling.
  6. Spread half of the cream cheese filling evenly into the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
  7. Sprinkle half of the toasted pecan mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Gently spread the remaining cream cheese filling over the pecans.
  9. Top the pie with the remaining pecan mixture.
  10. Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm. This is a crucial step for a chilled pecan pie.
  11. Before serving, top the pie with the thawed whipped topping. Slice and serve your sweet and creamy pie.

Notes

  • Toasting the pecans brings out their rich, nutty flavor, making this better than traditional pecan pie.
  • You can substitute the maple syrup with dark corn syrup if you prefer a more classic flavor profile.
  • This recipe works well as a make ahead holiday dessert; it sets best when chilled overnight.
  • If you want a deeper pecan flavor, use a pre-baked, buttery pie crust instead of a graham cracker crust.

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