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A generous slice of pecan cream pie on a plate with creamy filling and crunchy pecans on top

Pecan Cream Pie

A rich, creamy Pecan Cream Pie with toasted pecans and a tangy no-bake cream cheese filling. This Southern-style dessert is foolproof, elegant, and ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for holidays or any time you want something sweet without baking.
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Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Southern
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $10–$12

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie pan Glass or ceramic for even baking
  • 1 Electric hand mixer For smooth cream cheese & whipped cream
  • 1 Large skillet Cast iron preferred for toasting pecans
  • 1 Offset spatula For smooth cream spreading
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve Optional, for sifting powdered sugar

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoon Butter Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar

For the Cream Filling

  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Heavy whipping cream Whipped to stiff peaks
  • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup Pure

For the Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup Chopped pecans Toasted in butter/sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • Pinch Salt Optional

Instructions

  • Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, sugar into wet sand
  • Press into pie pan, bake 8–10 min at 350°F, cool fully
  • Toast pecans in butter & brown sugar 3–4 min, cool
  • Beat cream cheese 2–3 min until smooth
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, maple syrup
  • Whip cream to stiff peaks, fold into cream cheese mix
  • Spoon filling into crust, spread evenly
  • Top with cooled pecans, press lightly
  • Cover & refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight
  • Slice with warm knife, serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 125g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.1mg