🍰 Pecan Cream Pie 🥧

Savor the Sweetness of Homemade Delights!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream 🥛
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 9-inch pie crust, unbaked 🥟
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by blind baking the pie crust as per the package instructions. Allow it to cool thoroughly.
2. In a small mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until you achieve stiff peaks.
3. In a larger bowl, whip the cream cheese with brown sugar, salt, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and creamy 🧀.
4. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese blend, ensuring a gentle mix to keep the airiness intact.
5. Fold in 1 cup of the chopped pecans into the mixture.
6. Pour this filling into your cooled pie crust, smoothing the surface, and sprinkle the remaining pecans on top.
7. Refrigerate the pie, letting it set and firm up for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight 🥶.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 510 per slice
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Proteins: 6g
- Fats: 38g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra crunch, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the pie.
- If you prefer a sweeter pie, consider drizzling additional maple syrup over the finished pie just before serving.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Serving: 8 slices