Francis' Pumpkin Crunch Pie

Francis was a great baker that did all the desserts for a restaurant that I worked at during my college years. This was a huge seller and once I added it to my Thanksgiving menu it was a hit with my guests too. It is a quick and delicious embellishment to any pumpkin or sweet potato pie as you bring it out of the oven.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 13 mins
• Calories: 541 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• ½ cup finely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 (9 inch) pumpkin pie

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Beat white sugar, butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; stir in coconut and pecans. Spoon mixture over pumpkin pie.

Step 3

Place pie in the oven and broil until bubbly and toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.