Description
No-Bake Pecan Cream Pie is a decadent dessert that perfectly balances rich and creamy flavors with the delightful crunch of pecans. This easy-to-make pie features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture, topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with whole pecans. It’s an impressive treat suitable for any occasion, requiring no oven time—just chill and serve! Enjoy the harmonious blend of sweet and nutty in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Whole pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Stir in melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in ½ cup granulated sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks, gradually adding ¼ cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, followed by chopped pecans. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream.
- Pour filling into chilled crust and spread evenly. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, add decorative whipped cream swirls on top and garnish with whole pecans and mint sprigs.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg