Description
Discover the 7 secrets to baking the **best Condensed Milk Pecan Pie** — no corn syrup required! 🥧✨ Sweet, nutty, and irresistibly creamy, this recipe combines rich condensed milk with toasty pecans for a perfectly balanced dessert that’s sure to steal the show.
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- For the Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch pie dish with your unbaked pie crust and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together condensed milk, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they’re evenly coated in the filling.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
- Step 5: Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is just set and the top is golden brown. Cover the crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Step 6: Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing — this helps it set perfectly.
- Step 7: Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish!
Notes
- 💡 Secret 1: Use sweetened condensed milk instead of corn syrup — it creates a creamier texture and richer flavor.
- 💡 Secret 2: Toast the pecans for 5 minutes before adding for extra depth.
- 💡 Secret 3: Don’t overbake! The center should jiggle slightly when removed.
- 💡 Secret 4: Add a pinch of cinnamon or bourbon for warmth.
- 💡 Secret 5: Let it rest fully before slicing for clean, perfect cuts.
- 💡 Secret 6: Serve slightly warm with ice cream — heavenly!
- 💡 Secret 7: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days — it tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: condensed milk pecan pie, pecan pie without corn syrup, holiday dessert, southern pie, easy pecan pie