Cookbook:Layered Pecan Pie

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Layered Pecan Pie

[edit] Ingredients

[edit] Filling

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• ⅓ cup sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell, or single homemade pie crust
• 1¼ cups chopped pecans

[edit] Topping

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

[edit] Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine the cream cheese, sugar, and salt; beat until smooth.
3. Add egg and vanilla, beating well after each.
4. Spoon mixture into unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle with pecans.
5. Combine 3 eggs, corn syrup, remaining sugar, and vanilla; beat well.
6. Pour this mixture over pecans.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.