Description
This Lusciously Decadent Pecan Cheesecake Pie is the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert mashup—combining gooey caramelized pecans, creamy vanilla cheesecake, and a buttery crust. It’s perfect for any holiday table and works well as a make-ahead treat. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast options, easy dinner finales, or indulgent food ideas for gatherings, this easy recipe offers comfort and wow-factor in every slice.
Ingredients
1 deep-dish pie crust
16 oz cream cheese
0.5 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
0.25 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup dark corn syrup
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Poke holes in the bottom with a fork, line with parchment and pie weights. Bake for 10 minutes, remove weights, then bake another 5 minutes. Cool completely.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 0.5 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 0.5 tsp vanilla, and 0.25 cup heavy cream. Blend until creamy. Pour into the cooled crust.
3. In a second bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 0.5 cup dark corn syrup, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and melted butter. Fold in the chopped pecans.
4. Carefully spoon the pecan mixture over the cheesecake layer. Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes, until center is slightly jiggly but set. Cool to room temp, then chill at least 4 hours.
5. Serve slices with a warm knife. Garnish with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and chopped cranberries if desired.
Notes
Always let the pie chill fully before slicing—it ensures clean layers.
You can freeze the entire pie for up to 2 months, wrapped tightly.
Use a hot knife and wipe between slices for bakery-level presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pecan pie, cheesecake pie, Thanksgiving dessert, holiday pie, pecan cheesecake