Description
Condensed milk pecan pie delivers southern charm with creamy, caramelized goodness. Silky custard and crunchy pecans nestled in a buttery crust promise pure indulgence that lingers deliciously on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (240 grams) pecans
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
Crust and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust pastry
- ⅓ cup (66 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) all-purpose flour
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by carefully pressing it into a 9-inch deep dish pan, then chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rimmed baking sheet on the bottom rack to create an even heating surface.
- Gently toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat, stirring continuously until they release a rich, nutty aroma. Allow them to cool completely.
- Combine brown sugar and flour in a large mixing bowl, creating a smooth base for the filling.
- Whisk eggs into the sugar mixture until fully incorporated and the texture becomes smooth and consistent.
- Fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture achieves a uniform, glossy appearance.
- Gently fold the toasted pecans into the filling, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the pecan-studded filling into the chilled pie crust, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Place the pie on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until the filling begins to set.
- Protect the pie edges with a shield or aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, looking for a set perimeter with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for optimal setting and to enhance the flavor profile.
Notes
- Toasting pecans beforehand intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the pie’s texture.
- Preheating the baking sheet helps create a crisp, golden bottom crust by distributing heat evenly.
- Coating pecans in the filling ensures every bite delivers a perfectly distributed nutty sweetness.
- Using a pie shield prevents over-browning of the delicate crust edges during the baking process.
- Cooling the pie completely allows the filling to set properly, creating a smooth, sliceable consistency.
- Refrigerating after cooling helps the pie maintain its shape and enhances the flavor melding of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg