Pecan Pie consists of a sweet and nutty filling baked into a butter pastry crust, and it is typically served with a portion of yogurt or crème fraîche. It is known for its rich flavor and crunchy topping of caramelized pecans.
Recipe for pecan pie
Pecan Pie, also known as pecan cake in Danish, is a delightful and flavorful dessert rooted in the American Southern cuisine. This delicious pie is often associated with traditional American holidays such as Thanksgiving, where it is served as a tasty conclusion to the meal.
Pecan Pie consists of a sweet and nutty filling baked into a buttery crust, and it is typically served with a dollop of yogurt or crème fraîche. It is known for its rich flavor and crunchy topping of caramelized pecans.
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Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie consists of a sweet and nutty filling baked into a butter pastry crust, and it is typically served with a portion of yogurt or crème fraîche. It is known for its rich flavor and crunchy topping of caramelized pecans.
Equipment
- 1 Pie Crust
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Bowl large
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
Dough
- 300 gram Wheat Flour
- 5 gram Vanilla Sugar
- 100 gram Powdered Sugar
- 150 gram Butter
- 1 pcs. Egg
Fill
- 4 pcs. Egg
- 250 gram Cream
- 150 gram Milk
- 150 gram Maple Syrup
- 25 gram Brown sugar
- 30 gram Cornstarch
- 13.8 gram Vanilla Extract
- 2 gram Salt
Topping
- Pecans caramelized
- Sour Cream or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Start by finding a large bowl, a kitchen scale, a rolling pin, and a knife.
- In the bowl, mix flour, vanilla sugar, and powdered sugar.
- Cut the butter into small cubes (approx. 1x1 cm) and add them to the bowl.
- Add the egg to the bowl and mix the ingredients until they form a dough. This can be done with a food processor or by using your hands.
- Place the dough in a plastic bag and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 230°C.
- Sprinkle some flour on the table and roll out the dough so that it's slightly larger than your pie dish.
- Carefully lift the dough and place it in the pie dish, pressing it down to cover the dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and salt.
- Add the eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cream, and milk. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the filling into the pie.
- Bake the pie in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
- Serve Pecan Pie with a dollop of yogurt or crème fraîche and the delicious caramelized pecans.
- Now you can enjoy this classic pecan pie with its rich flavor and wonderful textures, perfect for treating your taste buds on special occasions or as a delicious dessert anytime. Bon appétit!