Creole Pecan Pie

Submitted by P48422

"From a New Orleans' friend. This pie is very good, and very sweet and very rich. Serve small slices with vanilla ice cream and coffee."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 9inch pie
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon Bourbon
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pie crust, 9 inch,chilled

directions

1. Prebake the chilled pie shell, weighted down, at 350 degrees for 7 minutes.
2. Take out the weights and bake another 2.
3. Let cool.
4. Beat the eggs until frothy.
5. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, pour into the shell, and bake at 350 degrees for about 40-45 minutes, or until set.
6. Let cool completely before serving.
7. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Reviews

[Michelle Kasper]

This was wonderful! I put a little extra bourbon since I didn't want to get out the measuring spoon but no one complained! I will definitely make this one again.

 

[Seressa]

Delicious! Smelling it in the oven made me wish it would bake faster! :)