Butterscotch Pecan Pie
A delightful dessert combining rich butterscotch flavor with crunchy pecans, offering a lighter, healthier version of a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-friendly, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine butterscotch chips, light brown sugar, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the filling into your prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the filling.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and edges are golden.
- Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using a gluten-free pie crust and substituting heavy cream with coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: butterscotch, pecan, pie, dessert, healthy dessert
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