Browse > Home /

Crunchy Pecan Pumpkin Pie

December 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Baking, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Baking Recipes, Snack

1 Comment

bing Crunchy Pecan Pumpkin Pie - This spectacular, crunchy, pecan pumpkin pie is irresistable. Perfect for Holiday gatherings, due to its amazing appearance, its tastes even better than it looks. An abundance of perfectly sweetened and spiced, pumpkin and pecans, become perfect partners for baking, in this celebration pie.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40-50 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Pumpkin
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Crunchy Pecan Pumpkin Pie

CRUST:
1 Pastry pie shell, flaky, 9-inch -uncooked

PUMPKIN LAYER:
3/4 c Pumpkin
2 T Light brown sugar, packed
1 lg Egg
2 T Sour cream
1/8 t Cinnamon
1/8 t Nutmeg, grated

PECAN LAYER:
3/4 c Corn syrup, light
1/2 c Light brown sugar, packed
3 lg Eggs
3 T Butter (unsalted), melted, cooled
1 1/3 c Pecans
2 t Vanilla
1/4 t Lemon rind, grated
1 1/2 t Lemon juice
1/4 t Salt

Directions to make Crunchy Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Step 1:Prepare pie shell. Keep chilled. Whisk together until smooth pumpkin, about 2 T brown sugar, 1 egg, sour cream, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Step 2:In another bowl, combine corn syrup, about 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 eggs, about 3 T butter, vanilla, lemon rind, lemon juice and salt. Stir in pecans. Spread the pumpkin layer into the pie shell, then carefully spoon the pecan mixture over it.
Step 3:Bake in the upper third of a preheated 425 degree F. oven for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350 degrees F. for 20-30 minutes more. The filling will puff slightly, but the center will not be completely set. Cool on a rack.
Step 4:**Reheat in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Image Source: thedabble

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Brownie Pecan Pie

June 12, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Dessert, Easy, Easy Baking Recipes, Snack

Leave a Comment

brownie_pecan_pie  Brownie Pecan Pie - This delectable dessert is everything you love about pecan pie, baked on a rich brownie! Easy to make, it is universally loved, and extra sweet, for those times when you just have to satisfy that chocolate craving.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Main Ingredient: Chocolate
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Brownie Pecan Pie

2/3 cup Sugar
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Light corn syrup
4 ounces Sweet cooking chocolate
3 tablespoons Butter
3 Eggs,beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup Pecans
1 Unbaked pie shell

Directions to make Brownie Pecan Pie

Step 1:Combine sugar, salt and cyrup in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Step 2:Stir in chocolate and butter and stir until melted and smooth. Cool. Gradually beat chocolate mixture into beaten eggs, stirring constantly. Mix well. Add vanilla and pecans.
Step 3:Pour into pie shell.Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.Cool.

Image Source: robotsari

Tags: , , , ,