Southern Pecan Pie Dessert (Printable)

Decadent Southern classic with buttery crust and rich pecan filling

# What You'll Need:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
05 - 3-4 tablespoons ice water

→ Filling

06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 cup light corn syrup
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 cups pecan halves

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring just until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish, trim excess dough, and crimp edges as desired.
04 - Whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth.
05 - Stir pecan halves into the filling mixture, then pour into the prepared crust.
06 - Bake for 50-55 minutes until center is set but still slightly wobbly. Cover edges with foil if crust browns too quickly.
07 - Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The filling strikes that perfect balance between sweet and salty, never cloying or heavy
  • Even if you've never made a pie crust before, this dough is forgiving and practically foolproof
  • It actually gets better after sitting overnight, making it ideal for make ahead entertaining
02 -
  • The pie needs to cool completely before slicing, otherwise the filling will be runny and you'll lose that gorgeous presentation
  • If your crust edges start browning too quickly, foil is your friend, just don't cover the entire pie
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate much more smoothly into the filling than cold ones
03 -
  • Bake your pie on the lowest oven rack to ensure the bottom crust cooks through completely
  • If you're nervous about doneness, the internal temperature should reach 200°F when fully baked
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