Best 3 French Pecan Pie Recipes

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French pecan pie is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It has a rich, buttery crust, a creamy filling, and a crunchy pecan topping. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible. With its origins in the Southern United States, this pie has become a classic dessert that is enjoyed by people all over the world. There are many different variations of French pecan pie, but they all share the same basic ingredients: pecans, butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Some recipes also call for vanilla extract, cinnamon, or nutmeg.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH PECAN PIE III



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Make and share this French Pecan Pie III recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Pie

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 egg whites, beaten very stiff
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Mix egg whites and vanilla, then add dry ingredients; gentleness not obligatory, just stir it all up and pour into well buttered pie pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Don't overcook.
  • Allow to cool; top with whipped cream and refrigerate until ready to serve. Pie (without cream) freezes well.

FRENCH PECAN PIE



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Make and share this French Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
22 Ritz crackers, broken into pieces
1 cup pecans, chopped
whipping cream
German chocolate, shaved

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  • Gradually add sugar.
  • Add vanilla, broken crackers and pecans.
  • Bake in a 10-inch buttered pie pan for 30 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cool.
  • Top with sweetened whipped cream (spread over cooled pie).
  • Garnish with shaved chocolate.

PECAN CARAMEL FRENCH SILK PIE



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Make and share this Pecan Caramel French Silk Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lik2fish

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pie shell, not graham cracker, baked
1 lb pecans, chopped, divided
2 (12 ounce) jars caramel ice cream topping
8 ounces cream cheese, mixed with
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 cups chocolate mousse mix
2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • Set aside 2 tablespoons of chopped pecans for garnish.
  • Mix remaining pecans with caramel.
  • Spread in baked pastry shell.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over that.
  • Spread with the mousse.
  • Top with whipped cream.
  • Garnish with reserved pecans.
  • Refrigerate before serving for at least 2 hours.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality dark chocolate. A higher percentage of cocoa solids will give the pie a richer flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the pie tough.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop and the pie to set properly.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream. This will add a delicious finishing touch.

Conclusion:

The French pecan pie is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and gooey pecan filling, this pie is sure to be a hit. The tips and tricks in this article will help you to make the best possible French pecan pie.

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