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23 Heavenly Pecan Pie Recipes That Steal the Spotlight

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Introduction

Pecan pie is a timeless dessert that brings warmth, richness, and comfort to any table. Whether you love the classic Southern version or want to try fun twists with chocolate, bourbon, or even cheesecake, these recipes will satisfy your cravings. Here are 23 pecan pie recipes that are perfect for holidays, gatherings, or whenever you want a slice of something sweet and nutty.

1. Classic Southern Pecan Pie

The recipe that started it all—sweet, nutty, and comforting.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust (9-inch)
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pan.
  3. In a bowl, whisk syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla.
  4. Stir in pecans.
  5. Pour into crust.
  6. Bake for 55–60 minutes until center is set.

How to Serve It
 Slice warm and top with whipped cream.

2. Chocolate Pecan Pie

A decadent twist for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust (9-inch)
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Melt chocolate chips with butter.
  3. Whisk corn syrup, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Mix in chocolate and pecans.
  5. Pour into crust.
  6. Bake 55 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

3. Bourbon Pecan Pie

Smooth bourbon adds depth and warmth.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 ½ cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, and bourbon.
  3. Stir in pecans.
  4. Pour into crust.
  5. Bake 55–60 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Drizzle with bourbon caramel sauce.

4. Maple Pecan Pie

Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Whisk syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla.
  3. Stir in pecans.
  4. Pour into crust.
  5. Bake 50–55 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Serve with maple whipped cream.

5. Mini Pecan Pies

Perfect for parties and portion control.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust, cut into small circles
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Press crust circles into muffin tin cups.
  3. Whisk filling ingredients.
  4. Fill each crust with mixture.
  5. Bake 25 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Top each mini pie with a dollop of whipped cream.

6. Pecan Pie Bars

Easy to slice, share, and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup corn syrup
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix flour, butter, sugar and press into 9×13 pan.
  3. Bake crust 20 minutes.
  4. Whisk filling and pour over crust.
  5. Bake 30–35 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Cut into bars and drizzle with chocolate.

7. Salted Caramel Pecan Pie

Sweet and salty in perfect harmony.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups pecans
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix caramel, syrup, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Stir in pecans and salt.
  4. Pour into crust.
  5. Bake 50 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Top with a sprinkle of sea salt.

8. Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Two holiday favorites in one dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix pumpkin, sugar, spice, and 1 egg. Spread in crust.
  3. Mix syrup, sugar, 2 eggs, and pecans. Pour over pumpkin.
  4. Bake 55 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Add a dollop of spiced whipped cream.

9. Coconut Pecan Pie

Tropical flavors meet Southern charm.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 ½ cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix all filling ingredients.
  3. Pour into crust.
  4. Bake 55 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Top with toasted coconut flakes.

10. Pecan Pie Cheesecake

A decadent showstopper for special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 3 (8 oz) cream cheese blocks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup pecan pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix crumbs and butter, press into springform pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
  4. Bake 55–60 minutes.
  5. Top with pecan pie filling.

How to Serve It
 Slice with a drizzle of caramel.

11. Pecan Pie Brownies


This is the best of both worlds: chocolate brownies topped with pecan pie filling for a decadent dessert.

Ingredients
 ● 1 box brownie mix (or homemade)
● 1 cup light corn syrup
● 1 cup granulated sugar
● 3 large eggs
● 1 ½ cups pecans
● 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Bake brownies as directed and let cool slightly.
  2. In a bowl, whisk corn syrup, sugar, eggs, pecans, and vanilla.
  3. Pour over brownies and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  4. Cool completely before cutting.

How to Serve It
 Slice into squares and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

12. Mini Pecan Pies


Perfectly portioned, these mini pecan pies are great for parties and holiday trays.

Ingredients
 ● 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
● ¾ cup light corn syrup
● ¾ cup brown sugar
● 2 eggs
● 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
● 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Cut pie crust into small circles and press into muffin tins.
  2. Mix syrup, sugar, eggs, pecans, and vanilla.
  3. Spoon filling into each crust.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

13. Bourbon Pecan Pie


This version adds bourbon for a smoky-sweet kick.

Ingredients
 ● 1 pie crust
● 1 cup corn syrup
● 1 cup brown sugar
● 3 eggs
● 2 tbsp bourbon
● 2 cups pecan halves
● 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk syrup, sugar, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla.
  3. Stir in pecans and pour into crust.
  4. Bake 50–55 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Add a dollop of bourbon whipped cream on top.

14. Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie


Chocolate chips add a sweet twist to classic pecan pie.

Ingredients
 ● 1 pie crust
● 1 cup corn syrup
● 1 cup sugar
● 3 eggs
● 1 cup chocolate chips
● 1 ½ cups pecans
● 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and pecans.
  2. Stir in chocolate chips.
  3. Pour into crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Pair with chocolate drizzle and whipped cream.

15. Salted Caramel Pecan Pie


The blend of salted caramel and pecans makes this pie irresistible.

Ingredients
 ● 1 pie crust
● 1 cup caramel sauce
● ¾ cup sugar
● 3 eggs
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● 2 cups pecans
● Sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix caramel, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and pecans.
  3. Pour into crust and bake 50–55 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle with sea salt after cooling.

How to Serve It
 Top with warm caramel sauce before slicing.

16. Pumpkin Pecan Pie


A fusion of pumpkin pie and pecan pie in one dessert.

Ingredients
 ● 1 pie crust
● 1 cup pumpkin puree
● ½ cup sugar
● 2 eggs
● 1 tsp pumpkin spice
● ¾ cup corn syrup
● 1 cup pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread pumpkin mixture (pumpkin, sugar, eggs, spice) into crust.
  3. Mix corn syrup with pecans and layer on top.
  4. Bake 50–55 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Pair with cinnamon whipped cream.

17. Maple Pecan Pie


Maple syrup replaces corn syrup for a warm, earthy sweetness.

Ingredients
 ● 1 pie crust
● 1 cup maple syrup
● ¾ cup brown sugar
● 3 eggs
● 1 ½ cups pecans
● 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mix maple syrup, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  2. Add pecans and pour into crust.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–55 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Serve warm with a drizzle of extra maple syrup.

18. Pecan Pie Cheesecake


Creamy cheesecake topped with pecan pie filling—rich and indulgent.

Ingredients
 ● 1 graham cracker crust
● 16 oz cream cheese
● ½ cup sugar
● 2 eggs
● 1 cup pecan pie filling (pecans, corn syrup, sugar, eggs)

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
  2. Pour into crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45 minutes.
  3. Top with pecan pie filling and chill.

How to Serve It
 Serve chilled with caramel drizzle.

19. German Chocolate Pecan Pie


This pie combines pecans with coconut and chocolate for a German chocolate flavor.

Ingredients
 ● 1 pie crust
● 1 cup corn syrup
● ¾ cup sugar
● 3 eggs
● 1 cup shredded coconut
● 1 cup pecans
● ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix corn syrup, sugar, eggs, coconut, pecans, and chocolate.
  2. Pour into crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

20. Honey Pecan Pie


Sweetened naturally with honey for a smooth, floral taste.

Ingredients
 ● 1 pie crust
● 1 cup honey
● ¾ cup sugar
● 3 eggs
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● 2 cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Whisk honey, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  2. Stir in pecans and pour into crust.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Drizzle extra honey before slicing.

21. Gluten-Free Pecan Pie


A gluten-free crust makes this pie perfect for everyone at the table.

Ingredients
 ● 1 gluten-free pie crust (almond flour-based)
● 1 cup corn syrup
● ¾ cup sugar
● 3 eggs
● 2 cups pecans
● 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare gluten-free crust.
  2. Mix syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and pecans.
  3. Pour into crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

22. Pecan Pie Bars


All the flavor of pecan pie, baked into portable bars.

Ingredients
 ● 1 shortbread base (flour, butter, sugar)
● 1 cup corn syrup
● ¾ cup sugar
● 3 eggs
● 1 ½ cups pecans
● 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Bake shortbread crust at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
  2. Mix syrup, sugar, eggs, pecans, and vanilla.
  3. Pour over crust and bake 25 minutes.

How to Serve It
 Cut into squares and serve as finger food.

23. No-Bake Pecan Pie


A cool, creamy twist with no oven required.

Ingredients
 ● 1 graham cracker crust
● 8 oz cream cheese
● ½ cup powdered sugar
● 1 cup whipped topping
● 1 cup pecan topping (caramel + pecans)

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Fold in whipped topping and spread into crust.
  3. Chill 2 hours.
  4. Top with caramel pecans before serving.

How to Serve It
 Serve chilled with extra pecans sprinkled on top.

Conclusion

From classic pecan pie to creative twists with chocolate, maple, and cheesecake, these recipes prove why pecans hold such a special place at the dessert table. Save your favorites, try a new version, and share these sweet creations with friends and family.

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