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Double-Crusted Pecan Pie Danish

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jan 6, 2010
Bake-Off® Contest 37, 1996
Roger Lee
Lytle Creek, California
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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.

Double-Crusted Pecan Pie Danish

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 3 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 12
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Place pie on preheated cookie sheet in oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients except pecans and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans.
  • Step 
    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

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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