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Double-Crusted Pecan Pie Danish

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  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 3 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 12
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This double-decker pecan pie satisfies the craving for a rich dessert with a pleasing contrast of smooth, crunchy and crisp textures. Top the pie wedges with whipped cream or ice cream and serve with freshly brewed coffee.
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jan 6, 2010
Bake-Off® Contest 37, 1996
Roger Lee
Lytle Creek, California
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Ingredients

Crust

Filling

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup apricot or other flavor jam
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Pillsbury BEST® all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup or Hungry Jack® microwave ready regular syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons powdered sugar

Steps

  • 1
    Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Place 1 crust in pan; press in bottom and up side of pan. Trim edge if necessary.
  • 2
    Place cookie sheet on middle oven rack in oven to preheat; heat oven to 400°F. In small bowl, mix filling ingredients except pecans. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Spread mixture in crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; press edge to seal.
  • 3
    Place pie on preheated cookie sheet in oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients except pecans and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans.
  • 5
    Remove partially baked pie from oven; reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Pour topping over pie. Return to oven; bake 18 to 28 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Lightly sprinkle 1 to 3 teaspoons powdered sugar over pie. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

400 Calories, 24g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 42g Total Carbohydrate, 19g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
24g
37%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Potassium
85mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
19g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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