Caramel-Pecan Pie

Name: Caramel-Pecan Pie
Ingredients: 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans; 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell; 1/4 c. commercial caramel topping; 2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 eggs; pecan halves (optional); commercial caramel topping (optional)

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. coarsely chopped pecans
1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell
1/4 c. commercial caramel topping
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs
pecan halves (optional)
commercial caramel topping (optional)

Directions

1

Place 1 cup pecans in bottom of pastry shell; drizzle with 1/4 cup caramel topping.
2

Set aside.
3

Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
4

Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Pour mixture over pecans.
5

Bake at 325° for 45 minutes.
6

Cool completely, and chill.
7

Garnish with pecan halves and drizzle with additional caramel topping, if desired.
8

Yields one 9-inch pie.