Servings: people
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!