Description
Indulgent layers of pecans and creamy filling make pecan pie lasagna a dessert sensation that blends Southern comfort with Italian charm. Chocolate and caramel drizzles elevate this sweet masterpiece, promising pure delight with each heavenly forkful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200 g / 7.05 ounces) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ cups (180 g / 6.35 ounces) chopped pecans
- 1 cup (200 g / 7.05 ounces) brown sugar
Sweet/Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4.06 fluid ounces) light corn syrup
- ½ cup (115 g / 4.06 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4.06 fluid ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8.12 fluid ounces) whipped topping
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16.24 fluid ounces) whipped topping
Dairy and Flavor Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.23 ounces) powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.12 ounces) whole or chopped pecans
Optional:
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly across the bottom of a rectangular baking dish. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify the crust.
- Create a luscious pecan filling by melting brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter together in a saucepan. Gradually incorporate beaten eggs while stirring consistently, cooking until the mixture thickens and develops a rich, glossy texture.
- Remove the pecan filling from heat, infuse with vanilla extract, and fold in chopped pecans. Allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping to create a light, airy cream cheese layer.
- Carefully spread the cooled pecan filling across the chilled graham cracker base, ensuring an even distribution.
- Delicately layer the cream cheese mixture over the pecan filling, creating a smooth, consistent surface.
- Crown the dessert with a generous blanket of whipped topping, creating an elegant finish.
- Embellish the top with a scattering of whole or roughly chopped pecans, and optionally drizzle with decadent caramel sauce for added indulgence.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Slice and serve chilled, revealing the beautiful layered dessert with each portion.
Notes
- Select graham crackers with a rich butter flavor for a more indulgent crust base.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smoother, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to the filling to enhance their nutty, deep flavor profile.
- Opt for dark brown sugar for a more robust caramel-like undertone in the pecan layer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg