pumpkin pecan pie
This pumpkin pecan pie recipe is for those who love both pumpkin and pecan pies and don’t want to choose! A gooey pecan pie layered on top of a creamy, spiced pumpkin pie, all baked in a flakey pie crust!
See, I love my darling husband more than words can say. But in our six-going-on-seven years of marriage, we have oft run into the roadblock that is known as Indecisiveness. As in, we can hardly ever decide on a paint color we both like. Or, we can’t decide on what movie to go see at the theater. Or, we can’t decide between Chipotle or Pizza Hut for dinner (I won’t admit how many times we’ve had that conversation, ahem). Or, we can’t decide what to name our child (Avery was literally the only name we both agreed on, and her middle name was basically a compromise).
The same can be said for pie, or more specifically, the pie we wanted to have for our small Thanksgiving this year. Darling Husband has an aversion to apple pie (I KNOW, I can’t even), so that was out the window. And I like pecan pie, but I don’t love it — at least not on its own. So that is how this pecan pumpkin pie came to be — equal parts pumpkin and pecan pie, equal parts easy, equal parts delicious.
The boozy maple whipped cream, however? That was agreed upon on all counts. The bourbon ties in extra nicely with my peach ice cream, so I’m going to serve it with a batch of that next time!
So if you’ve got any room left on your Thanksgiving dessert table for another treat (is this even a question?), or you and your loved one also suffer from extreme Indecisiveness, give this recipe a try. And never again settle for anything less in the pie department.
*Good news! The turkey is thawing nicely and we have a healthy supply of white and red wine on hand. I know you were worried.
PrintPecan Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon Maple Whipped Cream
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the pie:
- 1 homemade or store-bought pie crust, prepared
- 3 eggs, divided
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 pinch salt
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted (optional)
For the whipped cream:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Press pie crust into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie pan. Flute crust with fingers or press with fork tines.
- In medium bowl, whisk 1 egg until lightly beaten. Add pumpkin, 1/3 cup sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Whisk until smooth. Spread mixture evenly in pie crust.
- In separate medium bowl, whisk 2 eggs until lightly beaten. Add corn syrup, 2/3 cup sugar, butter and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Stir in pecan halves. Pour and spread mixture evenly over top of pumpkin mixture in pie crust.
- Bake 1 hour until filling is set and pie crust is golden brown (if browns too quickly, cover crust with foil). Set on cooling rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make whipped cream: In large bowl or bowl of stand mixer, beat all ingredients on high speed until soft peaks form. Spoon whipped cream over pie slices just before serving.
I am all for the Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving. There is no indecisiveness here! This has got to be on my dessert table, especially with that maple whipped cream! I love this pie and would like to devour it now! 🙂
I love the fusion of pumpkin and pecan, why settle with just one?! Have a happy happy Thanksgiving!!
Beautiful photos dear! (I see you got a new headshot too! So pretty!) I love that you call this the indecisive pie. Totally genius, along with that boozy whipped cream. Happy early Thanksgiving to you! Thankful for your friendship. 🙂
Oh, look! Two of my best friends – bourbon & pie! I’ll take a slice!
This is pretty much the perfect Thanksgiving pie. Plus that bourbon maple whipped cream? Fabulous!
A perfect combination of two of the best fall pies!!! Happy Thanksgiving planning girl!
Lauren — Good eye on the new headshot; thanks, lady! So very thankful for you, too. 🙂
Lauren — I knew you would approve. 😉
HEAVEN! Absolute heaven. You made a mashup heaven, and I want it!
I’m in love with this bourbon maple whipped cream idea!
Kari
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Alright, this is basically an excuse for me to eat twice as many slices!
indecisiveness …. i can totally relate! i think avery was a great compromise, as well as this pie. happy thanksgiving! xo