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Mystery Pecan Pie

Source of Recipe

Posted by Bev


List of Ingredients

Filling:
9" pie crust
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1-1/4 cup chopped pecans

Topping:
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup light or dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla




Recipe

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 egg. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Spread in bottom of pie crust. Sprinkle with pecans. In a bowl, combine all topping ingredients. Beat on medium speed until just blended. Gently pour topping over pecans. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until center is firm to touch.

9" Crust:
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt (sift these two together)

Add 1/2 cup vegetable shortening and blend together. Add 3 tablespoons cold water (about) and press together. Roll out for 9" crust.

Thelma Harden
Punta Gorda