I have been craving pecan pie for a while now. I’ve never actually made one and I’ve only eaten it once before, and that was bought at my local market. So, I decided to make one at home and I loved this recipe.
It was not as sweet as the one I ate before. My husband told me that it wasn’t in fact as sweet as traditional pecan pie, which was perfect for me as I don’t like very sweet deserts. It’s great because you can eat it without feeling sick from sugar.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
(4-6 small pies)
- 1 basic pie dough homemade or store bought
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup regular sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups of chopped pecans
Directions
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, regular sugar, salt, corn syrup and vanilla until blended. Whisk in the melted butter. Stir in the pecans.
- On a clean, lightly floured work surface, roll out the pie dough. Make circles and place in individual, non stick molds. Make little holes at the bottom with a fork. Pour the filling into the pie shells.
- Preheat an oven to 350°F.
- Bake the pies until the filling is set but is still slightly soft in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly. Top each with a dollop of whipped cream and serve.
This was printed from MyColombianRecipes.com
Sharon @ Fun and Life says
This looks wonderful! I loooove pecan pie. Never had it until my mom made it, and wowww, I can totally understand why you had a craving! It’s one of the world’s BEST desserts! =D I love desserts that are not too sweet too, and this sounds delicious!
Kim says
I love little individual desserts like this and pecan pie is a real favorite with me. Looks perfect!
Simply Life says
oh wow, these look great!
Angela says
Wow, gorgeous, crunchy, sweet, these pies are pushing all my buttons!
nammi says
looks yummmy, i love deserts with nuts in them:)
Oysterculture says
Pecan pies are some of my favorite and to make one I could have all to myself, well that is brilliant.
rebecca subbiah says
oh these look like fun love pecan pie have a fun weekend Erica
tasteofbeirut says
I adore pecan but pecan pies, although wonderful are too sweet for my taste; so I like the adjustments you made to make it less sweet and I also love the bite-size portions!
pie says
This looks really mouthwatering. I so love pecan nuts, and my kids are crazy about pies, so this recipe of yours will definitely be a sure hit. I think this will be a great bonding activity for my 3 kids, they all love helping out in the kitchen especially when I’m making pies. And they really love it whenever we take on a new recipe. 🙂
Amy @ cookbookmaniac says
I have a deep love for pecan pie. I also prefer my desserts on the less sweeter side. This looks beautifully rustic and delicious
Ivy says
I’ve only discovered pecans after I started blogging and they have become my favourite. They are a little bit expensive but I shall definitely try this pie,
A Canadian Foodie says
The perfect size to satisfy a craving and to avoid that second slice!! So sweet and so delicious looking. I love nut pies and caramel and pecans and all things mini – so – you blew me away with this one….
YUYMMMMMERS!
🙂
Valerie
A Canadian Foodie says
PS – and this I KNOW is not Columbian!
Reeni says
Pecan pie is one of my favorites. I love your little mini pies – such scrumptious little treats!
5 Star Foodie says
Pecan pie is a favorite at our house, love the individual portions, excellent!
ruth says
They look delicious! Just the right level of sweetness for me too! Excellent, specially for a first time!
Barbara says
I love your baking pans, Erica!
And I never met a pecan pie I didn’t love. Also never heard of one that wasn’t too sweet either. Can’t wait to try this out!
MaryMoh says
Mmmm…I love pecan pies. Your are definitely better than mine….overflowing with pecans. I must add more filling next time 😀
grace says
what a cute idea! bonus–you don’t have to worry about other people bringing their knives in and butchering your pie–they can butcher their own! 🙂