Go Back
–+ servings
A slice of pecan cream pie topped with whipped cream and pecans on a white plate, with a fork and a small bowl of pecans nearby.
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Pecan Cream Pie Recipe

This creamy pecan pie has a pastry crust and no bake pudding filling that tastes like pecan pie.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) pie crust (pastry crust or graham cracker, see note)
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup nonfat milk see note
  • 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8-ounce) container cool whip, divided
  • 1 ½ cups (170g) chopped pecans, toasted, divided

Instructions

  • If using a pastry crust, blind bake according to package directions and allow to completely cool before making pie filling.
  • Whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth. Set aside to set while making the rest of the filling.
  • Add cream cheese and brown sugar to a large bowl and beat at medium speed until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Mix the semi-set pudding into the cream cheese mixture. Carefully fold in half the whipped topping until combined, then fold in 1 cup (113g) pecans.
  • Add filling to prepared crust. Top with remaining cool whip and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup (57g) pecans.
  • Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator, loosely covered.

Notes

  • Crust options: Use a store bought graham, pecan, or shortbread crust. If you prefer a pastry crust, use one recipe of my all-butter pie crust and blind bake it or use a frozen or refrigerated crust ad blind bake according to package directions.
  • Milk: If using 2% or whole milk you’ll need to use ¼ to ½ cup more, same if you use nondairy milk.
  • You can substitute approximately 3 cups freshly whipped cream for the cool whip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.5mg

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.

qr code