Pecan pie shines on its own, but sometimes it’s fun to kick into 5th gear and make the presentation as fabulous as the taste of the pie. If you’re ready to make a pecan pie that takes the cake, try these presentation tricks of the trade to learn how to make pecan pie look as good as it tastes!
- Chill pecan pie in the refrigerator before slicing to ensure the filling is well set. A chilled pecan pie will slice better than one that is warm from the oven or at room temperature.
- Use a sharp, thin knife to slice the pie into even pieces.
- Drizzle pure maple syrup or caramel sauce in a spiral or zigzag pattern on dessert plates before adding slices of pie.
- The best pecan pie is one that your guests marvel over before they even take a bite. Try to keep slices clean, with the pecan pie crust unbroken.
- Always offer topping to your guests, but don’t add it to pecan pie without asking. This is especially true of whipped topping, as some pecan pie purists resist the urge to embellish on an already good thing!
- Serve with an ala mode option and a choice of cinnamon, caramel or rich French vanilla ice cream.
- Even the best pecan pie will taste better (even if only subliminally) if it looks like it has a reservation at a 5-star restaurant. Little details, such as using crystal dessert plates and silver forks, make a difference. For a shower or special holiday presentation, use silver foil doilies beneath the pie slice.
- Pecan pie is delightful when served with a china cup of rich, bold coffee or your favorite chilled white wine.
However you choose to present your dessert to your guests, they’ll think it’s the best pecan pie in the world if you take a few extra minutes to serve it with flair and panache!