Pecan Pie
This Pecan Pie is a rich, nutty dessert that combines a buttery shortcrust base with a glossy pecan topping. Chopped and whole pecans are baked into a flavorful corn syrup-based filling with hints of vanilla and optional bourbon. Let it cool to perfection before slicing!
Equipment
- 1 Food processor
- 1 Mixing bowls
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Tart pan (23 cm / 9 in)
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Shortcrust Pastry
- 190 g 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2.5 ml 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ml 1/4 tsp salt
- 115 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 75 ml 1/3 cup milk
Filling
- 115 g 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 250 ml 1 cup golden corn syrup
- 105 g 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 30 ml 2 tbsp bourbon (optional)
- 5 ml 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 15 ml 1 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 150 g 1 1/2 cups unroasted pecans (half chopped, half whole)
Instructions
Shortcrust Pastry
- In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold diced butter and pulse until the mixture forms small pea-sized crumbs.
- Add the milk and pulse again until the dough starts to come together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap, and chill.
- Roll the dough out to 3 mm (1/8 inch) thickness on a floured surface.
- Line a 23 cm (9 inch) tart pan and trim excess dough. Refrigerate.
Filling & Baking
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) with rack at the bottom.
- In a high-sided pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns a nutty brown color.
- Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the corn syrup and brown sugar.
- Add eggs, bourbon (if using), vanilla, salt, and flour. Whisk until smooth.
- Chop half the pecans. Mix both chopped and whole pecans into the filling.
- Pour the filling into the chilled crust.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling puffed.
- Cool completely for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- The pie is best served at room temperature after fully cooling.
- Bourbon can be skipped for a kid-friendly version.
- Can be served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.