Pecan Chiffon Pie Recipe

Name: Pecan Chiffon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 1/3 cups water, plus; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 1/3 cup egg whites, room temperature or 1/3 cup pasteurized egg white; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; pie crust, baked and cooled; 1/2 pint whipping cream, chilled; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/3 cups water, plus
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup egg whites, room temperature or 1/3 cup pasteurized egg white
1/4 cup granulated sugar
pie crust, baked and cooled
1/2 pint whipping cream, chilled
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Spread nuts on a baking sheet to toast. Bake at 250 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until the nuts barely begin to brown. Cool.
2
Combine brown sugar and 11/3 cups plus 2 Tablespoons water. Bring to a boil.
3
Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup water and stirring with a whisk, pour into the boiling brown sugar mixture. Stir constantly and cook until the mixture becomes clear and is the consistency of a thick pudding. Remove mixture from heat.
4
Whip egg whites at high speed with mixer until peaks form. Slowly add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until peaks are stiff. Reduce mixer speed to low and gently add the hot pudding-like mixture and the toasted nuts. As soon as everything is blended, turn off mixture. Do not overmix.
5
Pile filling lightly into baked pie shells.
6
Whip cream until stiff. Add vanilla. Divide the whipped cream and spread over both pies. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
7
Pies are best served the same day they are made.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, 1 cup dark brown sugar, 1 1/3 cups water, plus, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Pecan Chiffon Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pecan Chiffon Pie

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