Pecan Surprise Pie

When the pie is prepared, the cheesecake layer goes in first, then a sprinkling of pecans goes on top, followed by a sweet and spiced up egg and corn syrup concoction. When this pie emerges from the oven, the layers are, surprisingly, reversed.

• Calories: 516 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell
• 1 ⅓ cups chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add 1/3 cup sugar and beat until smooth. Thoroughly mix in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Do not overbeat. Spread mixture into pastry shell. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine 3 beaten eggs, corn syrup, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix until incorporated but not frothy. Pour mixture over pecan layer.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until filling is set and pecans are browned. Pie will be quite high, but will settle as it cools.