Description
Indulgent Pecan Pie Lasagna merges classic dessert layers with southern comfort. Rich flavors and creamy textures combine seamlessly, promising a delightful experience you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 g / 7.05 oz) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ cups (180 g / 6.35 oz) chopped pecans
- 1 cup (200 g / 7.05 oz) brown sugar
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4.06 fl oz) light corn syrup
- ½ cup (115 g / 4.06 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4.06 fl oz) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8.12 fl oz) whipped topping
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16.24 fl oz) whipped topping
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.23 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.12 oz) whole or chopped pecans
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into a rectangular baking dish. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the foundation.
- Pecan Filling Crafting: In a saucepan, meld brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Gradually whisk in beaten eggs, cooking until the mixture transforms into a glossy, thickened consistency. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and fold in chopped pecans. Allow to cool completely.
- Cream Cheese Layer Development: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until luxuriously smooth. Gently incorporate whipped topping to create a light, airy cream cheese mixture.
- Layering Technique: Spread the cooled pecan filling evenly across the chilled graham cracker base. Delicately layer the cream cheese mixture on top, creating a seamless surface.
- Finishing Touches: Lavish the top with whipped topping, garnish with whole or roughly chopped pecans, and optionally drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra decadent touch.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to allow layers to set and flavors to harmonize. Slice and serve chilled, revealing the spectacular layered dessert.
Notes
- Chill Crust Thoroughly: Refrigerate graham cracker base for full 15 minutes to ensure a firm, compact foundation that won’t crumble when serving.
- Control Pecan Filling Temperature: Cool filling completely before layering to prevent cream cheese mixture from melting and maintain distinct, clean layers.
- Whip Cream Cheese Carefully: Beat cream cheese mixture until absolutely smooth to avoid lumps, creating a silky, professional-looking dessert texture.
- Make Ahead Strategy: Prepare lasagna at least 4 hours in advance, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to develop and layers to set perfectly for optimal taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 439
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 172 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg