Four-Layer Pecan Pie
- SERVES
- 8
- CHILL TIME
- 4 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 40 Min
Our Four-Layer Pecan Pie recipe is layered with creamy filling, crunchy pecans, and a flaky refrigerated pie crust that truly make this a delectable dessert. Top it with a scoop of your favorite ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup for a dessert you'll want to eat over and over again.
What You'll Need
- 1 refrigerated rolled pie crust (from a 15-ounce package)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cup sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 4 eggs, divided
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 1/4 cup chopped pecans
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll pie crust and place in a 9-inch deep dish pie plate, pressing crust firmly into plate.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 egg. Beat at low speed until smooth; set aside.
- In another medium bowl, beat 3 eggs. Add remaining sugar, the corn syrup, and remaining vanilla; mix well.
- Spread cream cheese mixture in pie crust. Sprinkle with pecans and slowly pour corn syrup mixture over pecans.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until center is set. Let cool, then refrigerate 4 hours or until ready to serve.
Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!
- If necessary, cover edge of pie crust with foil to prevent excessive browning after 25 minutes.
- If you like, you can top each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- If you enjoyed this Four-Layer Pecan Pie recipe, be sure to check out our collection of 74 Easy Pie Recipes, Plus 5 Homemade Pie Crusts.
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kldorks 3428097
Dec 07, 2020
I made the pie with pumpkin instead of cream cheese went over big time!!!
brewer girl
Dec 27, 2013
I've made this several times and everyone loves it!!! I always refrigerate it after it cools. I think it probably sets better if you serve it the following day. Once I even used a graham cracker crust because that is all I had and it still was great! :)
irasand 3591212
Dec 11, 2013
so delicious and beautiful pie. everyone that had a piece wanted the recipe.
momwithattitude00 2156406
Nov 23, 2013
What are the changes for higher altitude?
Test Kitchen Team
Nov 25, 2013
The USDA has the best information as far as high altitude cooking. You can follow the link below. :) http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/42b73b56-b54f-47e4-84b1-bea0f303cf96/High_Altitude_Cooking_and_Food_Safety.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
traci 9793950
Dec 03, 2012
I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was wiped out! Loved it. Mine didn't turn out soupy at all. I will make it again for Christmas.
beav1
Dec 01, 2012
I want to make this for our Christmas family gathering but worried about the ones who said it was soupy...what did the rest of you do that it came out perfect. tips would help
mcma9119 4615382
Nov 18, 2012
I have been baking pies for over 40 years. This pie was a show stopper until I cut it. It was soupy...I read all the comments and did bake in the lower third of the oven. Taking into consideration, the cost of ingredients to bake this pie, I shall not attempt to make it again. By the way, I had baked it for a Church dinner...I am glad I cut it before I brought it to church.
treklovers1964
Nov 16, 2012
Thank you Mr Food! I made this for Thanksgiving one year for our family get together, and now I am the official Dodds family Pecan Pie maker! Every year since, I have been asked to make it. :) They were amazed when I told them that the cream cheese layer started at the bottom, and it has become a guessing game as to how it ends up on top! Very yummy, and is usually the first one to go. :)
vschott 2996583
Nov 09, 2012
This pie is delicious and easy to make. My husband actually made it, and it came out perfect!
leachsrl 6023371
Oct 27, 2012
Made according to directions. The top burned because I had to continue to cook it because it was soft and undone. The layers separated and the taste is terrific except for the burned top. I just read the tip to add an extra egg yolk to the cream cheese and cook it in the bottom 1/3 of the oven. I will do that next time and I will also cover the crust with foil. Worth the effort and next time I am sure it will be perfect. Delicious and clever idea.
prestonkellyann 32 27658
Apr 30, 2012
This sounds So good. Have to try soon..nobody else likes pecan pie so it will be All Mine!!
pegesue 4832487
Dec 29, 2011
I have made this pie twice and can never get it to cook evenly. It is always wet. I have done everything to the letter. The first one was not quite done, could've cooked longer. The second one was pure liquid and cooked to the letter. The top was burned but soupy inside. I have no clue what is going on. Two different ovens and two different results. Could not eat but portions of the first and had to throw out the second one completely. Please help.
cheesewoods
Jan 09, 2012
After reading all the commentsI added one egg yolk to the cream cheese mixture and made sure I cooked the pie in the lower third of the oven. Have made it twice now and has turned out both times. I used a glass pie plate so I could make sure the bottom crust was done. I took about an hour in the oven.
iszzzy 4757794
Dec 05, 2011
Made this pie for Thanksgiving. Great Hit with everybody. Plan to make again for X-mas.
jeanswalker 301494 3
Nov 25, 2011
Made my own crust and followed the recipe for the rest of the pie. Everyone thought it was great. Will keep this recipe in my file and make it often.
godenfineart 00625 38
Nov 25, 2011
Yum- This is wonderful ez, & not too sweet. Saw it on tv then looked it up here. Made it yesterday for the first time on Thanksgiving - & shared the link with several friends on twitter (jgoden). This may be my new holiday favorite. Absoulutely 5 star... Thanks Mr. Food -joyce
godenfineart 00625 38
Nov 25, 2011
This is Good -eating now, made it for Thanksgiving yesterday, it will be on our Christmas table---Thx Mr. Food-joyce
kasere 6895714
Nov 21, 2011
Great recipe! Made this for work & they all loved it. Did not use the store-bought pie crust - I make my own - it was great. This will be added to my list of pies to bake! Mmmmmm goooood!
sandyfoote1 150614 8
Nov 20, 2011
This recipe is a keeper!!! It was so easy and so very delisious
patriciagreear 895 7825
Nov 17, 2011
i rate your four layer pecan pie number 1 my family and friends love it
patchesmays6 11323 47
Nov 17, 2011
Thisis my first time to get the four layer pecan pie recipe. i am sure to have this on my Thanksgiving DAY. For I am sure that it will be OOH IT IS SO GOOD !!!!Thanks
patchesmays6 11323 47
Nov 17, 2011
Thisis my first time to get the four layer pecan pie recipe. i am sure to have this on my Thanksgiving DAY. For I am sure that it will be OOH IT IS SO GOOD !!!!Thanks
Cathy1289
Nov 17, 2011
The Four-Layer Pecan Pie sounds too wonderful that it is surely a MUST MAKE for Thanksgiving. The same for the Cranberry Relish that gets cut into squares. This is going to be a delicious Thanksgiving meal this year thanks to my favorite food person "Mr. Food" whom I've been watching for years. I have several of your books and will get several more! Favorite Fan, Cathy
ptpt109 5462351
Nov 17, 2011
I was so tickled to see something I can tweek and fix. I have lots of food issues due to a condition I suffer from. I can change the pecans to almonds and this will be just fine for me. I make a twist on pecan pie using almonds instead and you can hardly tell the difference. I can also eat plain cheesecake. This is the best of both worlds. Thank you so very much for having this on tv so I could see it.
jodylburchett 8885 123
Nov 17, 2011
truthfully i dont like pecan pie but it looks so good and i may try it after all and if i like it i will definately let u no but it will be on my table for thanksgiving.
watsonbrenda74 711 0996
Nov 17, 2011
I will be making this today @ for the holidays love pecan pie thanks...
delara1951 1947090
Nov 17, 2011
This looks so delicious that I for sure will be serving it Thanksgiving Day.Love watching you each day.
sallen281 2093967
Nov 17, 2011
I always bake the traditional style Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving, but this year I'm definitely going to try this one. Looks so delicious. Perhaps it Will be. . . "Oh so good"!
demetra 2296023
Nov 17, 2011
i thank this would be a excellent receipe to try for thanksgiving.
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