The Originators of Quick & Easy Cooking!
"Easy as Pie" Recipes: 40 Chocolate Pie Recipes, Fruit Pie Recipes & More
Bonus: Get our newsletter & special offers for free. We will not share or sell your email address. View our Privacy Policy
Four-Layer Pecan Pie
(39 Votes)
Share This Recipe
- SERVES
- 8
- CHILL TIME
- 4 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 40 Min
Our Four-Layer Pecan Pie recipe is layered with creamy filling, crunchy pecans, and a flaky refrigerated pie crust that truly make this a delectable dessert. Top it with a scoop of your favorite ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup for a dessert you'll want to eat over and over again.
What You'll Need
- 1 refrigerated rolled pie crust (from a 15-ounce package)
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cup sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 4 eggs, divided
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll pie crust and place in a 9-inch deep dish pie plate, pressing crust firmly into plate.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 egg. Beat at low speed until smooth; set aside.
- In another medium bowl, beat 3 eggs. Add remaining sugar, the corn syrup, and remaining vanilla; mix well.
- Spread cream cheese mixture in pie crust. Sprinkle with pecans and slowly pour corn syrup mixture over pecans.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until center is set. Let cool, then refrigerate 4 hours or until ready to serve.
Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!
- If necessary, cover edge of pie crust with foil to prevent excessive browning after 25 minutes.
- If you like, you can top each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- If you enjoyed this Four-Layer Pecan Pie recipe, be sure to check out our collection of 74 Easy Pie Recipes, Plus 5 Homemade Pie Crusts.
Up Next:
Share This Recipe
Thanks for your comment. Don't forget to share!
kldorks 3428097
Dec 07, 2020
I made the pie with pumpkin instead of cream cheese went over big time!!!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
ejar32 8218670
Jan 08, 2018
Too good! My son (or I) can't get enough!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
vrnc59 3304646
Nov 27, 2015
Fantastic I loved the combination. I will make this again.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Carmen13bechamp 3590378
Sep 04, 2015
Can this be baked, then frozen until needed?
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Test Kitchen Team
Sep 08, 2015
Yes, you can bake then freeze this pie, but we do believe it tastes much better when served after baking and chilling.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Prettyrose
Dec 06, 2014
Can a frozen pie crust, thawed out, be used instead of a rolled pie crust?
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Test Kitchen Team
Sep 08, 2015
Yes, you can certainly use a frozen pie crust instead of a refrigerated pie crust. :)
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
brewer girl
Dec 27, 2013
I've made this several times and everyone loves it!!! I always refrigerate it after it cools. I think it probably sets better if you serve it the following day. Once I even used a graham cracker crust because that is all I had and it still was great! :)
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
irasand 3591212
Dec 11, 2013
so delicious and beautiful pie. everyone that had a piece wanted the recipe.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
momwithattitude00 2156406
Nov 23, 2013
What are the changes for higher altitude?
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Test Kitchen Team
Nov 25, 2013
The USDA has the best information as far as high altitude cooking. You can follow the link below. :) http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/42b73b56-b54f-47e4-84b1-bea0f303cf96/High_Altitude_Cooking_and_Food_Safety.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
luvmynoel 7174167
Aug 10, 2013
I cut to 3/4 cup of corn syrup and it was fine. not soupy
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
traci 9793950
Dec 03, 2012
I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was wiped out! Loved it. Mine didn't turn out soupy at all. I will make it again for Christmas.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
beav1
Dec 01, 2012
I want to make this for our Christmas family gathering but worried about the ones who said it was soupy...what did the rest of you do that it came out perfect. tips would help
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
ayathefern
Nov 21, 2012
Turns out much better if you make tiny pies (in a miniature muffin pan). Not soupy, cooks quicker and everyone likes multi-layer two-bite pies.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
pointfm 5372928
Dec 13, 2012
ayathefern 9319800, Did you use a crust in the mini muffin pans?
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
mcma9119 4615382
Nov 18, 2012
I have been baking pies for over 40 years. This pie was a show stopper until I cut it. It was soupy...I read all the comments and did bake in the lower third of the oven. Taking into consideration, the cost of ingredients to bake this pie, I shall not attempt to make it again. By the way, I had baked it for a Church dinner...I am glad I cut it before I brought it to church.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
treklovers1964
Nov 16, 2012
Thank you Mr Food! I made this for Thanksgiving one year for our family get together, and now I am the official Dodds family Pecan Pie maker! Every year since, I have been asked to make it. :) They were amazed when I told them that the cream cheese layer started at the bottom, and it has become a guessing game as to how it ends up on top! Very yummy, and is usually the first one to go. :)
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
vschott 2996583
Nov 09, 2012
This pie is delicious and easy to make. My husband actually made it, and it came out perfect!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
leachsrl 6023371
Oct 27, 2012
Made according to directions. The top burned because I had to continue to cook it because it was soft and undone. The layers separated and the taste is terrific except for the burned top. I just read the tip to add an extra egg yolk to the cream cheese and cook it in the bottom 1/3 of the oven. I will do that next time and I will also cover the crust with foil. Worth the effort and next time I am sure it will be perfect. Delicious and clever idea.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
prestonkellyann 3227658
Apr 30, 2012
This sounds So good. Have to try soon..nobody else likes pecan pie so it will be All Mine!!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
pegesue 4832487
Dec 29, 2011
I have made this pie twice and can never get it to cook evenly. It is always wet. I have done everything to the letter. The first one was not quite done, could've cooked longer. The second one was pure liquid and cooked to the letter. The top was burned but soupy inside. I have no clue what is going on. Two different ovens and two different results. Could not eat but portions of the first and had to throw out the second one completely. Please help.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
cheesewoods
Jan 09, 2012
After reading all the commentsI added one egg yolk to the cream cheese mixture and made sure I cooked the pie in the lower third of the oven. Have made it twice now and has turned out both times. I used a glass pie plate so I could make sure the bottom crust was done. I took about an hour in the oven.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
iszzzy 4757794
Dec 05, 2011
Made this pie for Thanksgiving. Great Hit with everybody. Plan to make again for X-mas.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
jeanswalker 3014943
Nov 25, 2011
Made my own crust and followed the recipe for the rest of the pie. Everyone thought it was great. Will keep this recipe in my file and make it often.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
godenfineart 0062538
Nov 25, 2011
Yum- This is wonderful ez, & not too sweet. Saw it on tv then looked it up here. Made it yesterday for the first time on Thanksgiving - & shared the link with several friends on twitter (jgoden). This may be my new holiday favorite. Absoulutely 5 star... Thanks Mr. Food -joyce
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
godenfineart 0062538
Nov 25, 2011
This is Good -eating now, made it for Thanksgiving yesterday, it will be on our Christmas table---Thx Mr. Food-joyce
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
kwitina 9547141
Nov 22, 2011
Can't wait to try this one for Thanksgiving!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
kasere 6895714
Nov 21, 2011
Great recipe! Made this for work & they all loved it. Did not use the store-bought pie crust - I make my own - it was great. This will be added to my list of pies to bake! Mmmmmm goooood!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
sandyfoote1 1506148
Nov 20, 2011
This recipe is a keeper!!! It was so easy and so very delisious
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
patriciagreear 8957825
Nov 17, 2011
i rate your four layer pecan pie number 1 my family and friends love it
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
patchesmays6 1132347
Nov 17, 2011
Thisis my first time to get the four layer pecan pie recipe. i am sure to have this on my Thanksgiving DAY. For I am sure that it will be OOH IT IS SO GOOD !!!!Thanks
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
patchesmays6 1132347
Nov 17, 2011
Thisis my first time to get the four layer pecan pie recipe. i am sure to have this on my Thanksgiving DAY. For I am sure that it will be OOH IT IS SO GOOD !!!!Thanks
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Cathy1289
Nov 17, 2011
The Four-Layer Pecan Pie sounds too wonderful that it is surely a MUST MAKE for Thanksgiving. The same for the Cranberry Relish that gets cut into squares. This is going to be a delicious Thanksgiving meal this year thanks to my favorite food person "Mr. Food" whom I've been watching for years. I have several of your books and will get several more! Favorite Fan, Cathy
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
ptpt109 5462351
Nov 17, 2011
I was so tickled to see something I can tweek and fix. I have lots of food issues due to a condition I suffer from. I can change the pecans to almonds and this will be just fine for me. I make a twist on pecan pie using almonds instead and you can hardly tell the difference. I can also eat plain cheesecake. This is the best of both worlds. Thank you so very much for having this on tv so I could see it.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
jodylburchett 8885123
Nov 17, 2011
truthfully i dont like pecan pie but it looks so good and i may try it after all and if i like it i will definately let u no but it will be on my table for thanksgiving.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
watsonbrenda74 7110996
Nov 17, 2011
I will be making this today @ for the holidays love pecan pie thanks...
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
delara1951 1947090
Nov 17, 2011
This looks so delicious that I for sure will be serving it Thanksgiving Day.Love watching you each day.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
sallen281 2093967
Nov 17, 2011
I always bake the traditional style Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving, but this year I'm definitely going to try this one. Looks so delicious. Perhaps it Will be. . . "Oh so good"!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
demetra 2296023
Nov 17, 2011
i thank this would be a excellent receipe to try for thanksgiving.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
slemay 9667060
Nov 17, 2011
I will be trying this for thanksgiving, it does look so good.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Report Inappropriate Comment
Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.
Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.
LATEST TV RECIPE & VIDEO
Simple Shredded Potato Pancakes 
Potato pancakes are a symbolic and scrumptious treat commonly made for Hanukkah. Not only are they super crispy and really tasty, but thanks to the pre-shredded potatoes you can find at your favorite supermarket, these Simple Shredded Potato Pancakes are, well, simple to make!
You May Also Like
|
|
