Description
Homemade condensed milk pecan pie delivers a rich Southern dessert classic with deep caramel notes and nutty crunch. Generous pecans nestled in silky custard create a delectable experience you will savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (240 g) pecans
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 pie crust pastry
- ⅓ cup (66 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsps (16 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Press pie dough meticulously into a 9-inch deep dish pan, then refrigerate during filling creation.
- Oven Configuration: Preheat to 350°F (175°C), positioning a rimmed baking sheet on bottom rack for uniform heat distribution.
- Pecan Transformation: Carefully toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until a rich, aromatic fragrance emerges. Cool thoroughly.
- Base Mixture: Whisk brown sugar and flour in a large bowl until smooth, creating a foundational filling texture.
- Egg Integration: Incorporate eggs into sugar mixture, blending until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Liquid Fusion: Introduce sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture develops a glossy, harmonious appearance.
- Nutty Incorporation: Fold toasted pecans evenly throughout the filling, ensuring balanced distribution.
- Pie Assembly: Pour the pecan-infused filling into the chilled crust, spreading meticulously to cover entire surface.
- Baking Process: Place pie on preheated baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes. At 25 minutes, add a protective edge shield to prevent excessive browning. Look for a set perimeter with a subtle center wobble.
- Cooling Strategy: Remove from oven and allow pie to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate to enhance flavor complexity and structural integrity.
Notes
- Crust Chilling Tip: Refrigerating the pie crust before filling helps prevent shrinkage and maintains a crisp, flaky texture during baking.
- Pecan Toasting Technique: Carefully toasting pecans before adding them to the filling enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful depth to the pie’s overall taste.
- Baking Sheet Trick: Using a preheated baking sheet helps distribute heat evenly, preventing a soggy bottom and ensuring a perfectly cooked pie crust.
- Cooling and Setting Strategy: Allowing the pie to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerating, helps the filling set perfectly and intensifies the rich, creamy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg