Southern Style Pecan Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream
A classic Southern dessert featuring a rich, gooey pecan pie baked to perfection and topped with silky bourbon-infused whipped cream. This medium-difficulty recipe blends sweet pecans with a buttery crust and a hint of smokiness from bourbon for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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- Pie Base
- Pie Filling
- Bourbon Whipped Cream
Let’s make it
Pie Base
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish if not already fitted. Crimp the edges as desired.
Pie Filling
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, light corn syrup, dark brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and combined.
Pie Filling
Stir the chopped pecans into the filling mixture until evenly distributed.
Pie Base
Pour the pecan filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading evenly.
Pie Baking
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 50-55 minutes. The pie should be set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
Cooling
Remove the pie from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool completely, about 2 hours, to allow the filling to set properly.
Bourbon Whipped Cream
While the pie is cooling, prepare the bourbon whipped cream. In a chilled bowl, pour the cold heavy cream and add powdered sugar and bourbon.
Bourbon Whipped Cream
Whip the cream mixture using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat.
Serving
Serve slices of pecan pie topped with a generous dollop of bourbon whipped cream.
Tips & notes
Use a metal pie dish for more even baking. Let the pie cool fully before slicing to ensure clean, firm slices. For a more intense bourbon flavor, you can increase bourbon in the whipped cream by a teaspoon, but avoid adding too much to keep the cream stable.
Saving it for later
Store leftover pecan pie covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store bourbon whipped cream separately in the refrigerator and use within 24 hours for best texture.
Reheating
Pecan pie is best served at room temperature or chilled. If preferred warm, reheat individual slices in a microwave for about 15-20 seconds until just warmed through. Do not microwave the whipped cream; add fresh before serving.
