Mystery Pecan Pie

Name: Mystery Pecan Pie
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 4 eggs; 1/2 c. plus 1/4 c. sugar; 2 tsp. vanilla, divided; 1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked; 1 1/4 c. pecans, coarsely chopped; 1 c. light corn syrup; 1/4 tsp. salt

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1/2 c. plus 1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked
1 1/4 c. pecans, coarsely chopped
1 c. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

1

In a food processor, process until fluffy the cream cheese, 1 egg, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the shell.
2

Sprinkle the pecans over the cheese mixture.
3

Beat the remaining 3 eggs with an electric mixer until foamy. Do not overmix.
4

Add the corn syrup, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt.
5

Mix well.
6

Pour this over the pecans.
7

Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 40 minutes.
8

Serve warm or cold.