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No-Bake Cream Cheese Pecan Cream Pie

A thick slice of pecan cream pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with pecans and drizzled with caramel.
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Make this easy, no-bake pecan cream pie featuring a rich cream cheese filling and crunchy pecans in a simple crust. This recipe delivers a decadent, chilled dessert perfect for holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crust
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup pecan pie filling or caramel sauce (optional, for layering)
  • 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and creamy.
  2. In a separate, chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  3. Fold in the 1/2 cup of chopped, toasted pecans and the thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain. This is your creamy pecan filling.
  4. If using, spread half of the pecan pie filling or caramel sauce evenly over the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
  5. Spoon the creamy pecan filling mixture over the crust or caramel layer. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. If using the remaining pecan pie filling/caramel, drizzle it over the top of the pie. Sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
  7. Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm. For best results, chill overnight.
  8. Slice and serve this chilled pecan cream dessert directly from the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant before chopping and using. This step improves the nutty flavor.
  • You can substitute the graham cracker crust with a pre-made shortbread crust for a different flavor profile.
  • For a deeper flavor, use maple syrup instead of vanilla extract in the cream cheese base.

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