Here’s a delicious recipe for Butter Custard Pecan Pie:
Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light corn syrup
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pie Crust:
– In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the chilled, diced butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
– Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough just comes together.
– Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, knead it a few times to bring it together, and shape it into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Roll Out the Dough:
– On a floured surface, roll out the chilled pie dough into a 9-inch circle. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a 9-inch pie dish, trim any excess, and crimp the edges.
4. Pre-bake the Crust (Optional):
– Optionally, you can pre-bake the crust for about 10 minutes to ensure a crisp bottom. To do this, line the crust with parchment paper, fill it with pie weights or dried beans, and bake. Remove the weights and parchment paper and let it cool.
5. Prepare the Pecans:
– Arrange the pecan halves in the bottom of the pie crust.
6. Make the Butter Custard Filling:
– In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and corn syrup until well combined.
7. Pour the Filling:
– Pour the butter custard mixture over the pecans in the pie crust.
8. Bake:
– Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is set. If the edges of the crust begin to brown too quickly, you can cover them with aluminum foil.
9. Cool and Serve:
– Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. This pie is delicious served at room temperature or chilled.
10. Optional: Add Whipped Cream:
– Serve slices of the pie with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Enjoy your indulgent Butter Custard Pecan Pie!
