This is an all time favorite Thanksgiving dessert. It has layers of creamy cheesecake, crunchy pecans, and smooth custard.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium mixing bowl, blend together cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. When mixture is smooth, spread into bottom of pastry shell. Sprinkle cream cheese layer with chopped pecans.
In another medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until mixture is smooth. Pour mixture over pecan layer.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center.