Cathy's Pecan Pie

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Cathy's Pecan Pie
45 min.
8
356kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with Cathy’s Pecan Pie, a delightful dessert that beautifully combines rich flavors and a satisfying crunch. This vegetarian treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering, a festive holiday celebration, or simply a sweet ending to a weeknight dinner. With its buttery filling and generous helping of chopped pecans, this pie is sure to please everyone at the table.

What sets Cathy’s Pecan Pie apart is not just its delicious taste, but also how simple it is to make. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a delightful dessert that serves eight people, with each slice coming in at a moderate 356 calories. The use of corn syrup and a touch of granulated artificial sweetener will satisfy your cravings while keeping it light on the waistline!

The process of creating this pie is nearly as enjoyable as eating it. From mixing the warm, buttery syrup to folding in the eggs and dry milk, each step brings you closer to that perfect slice. The aromatic pecans layered beneath the sweet filling offer a delightful crunch that beautifully complements the velvety texture of the pie. So grab your apron and prepare to impress your family and friends with this gem of a recipe that promises to be a memorable highlight of your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • cup plus 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons milk powder dry
  • 1.5 cups pecans chopped
  • gram granulated artificial sweetener 
  • tablespoon wheat germ 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Mix syrup, sugar substitute and butter in saucepan; bring to rolling boil 3-4 minutes. Beat whole eggs until thick.
  2. Fold in wheat germ and powdered milk.
  3. Pour hot syrup into egg mixture.
  4. Spread pecans in unbaked pie shell.
  5. Pour syrup mixture over pecans.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Calories356kcal
Protein5.65%
Fat55.03%
Carbs39.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.5
Glycemic Load
6.63
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.2517392259577%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.19mg
Delphinidin
1.49mg
Catechin
1.48mg
Epigallocatechin
1.15mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:355.95kcal
17.8%
Fat:23.21g
35.71%
Saturated Fat:5.92g
37.01%
Carbohydrates:37.32g
12.44%
Net Carbohydrates:34.89g
12.69%
Sugar:34.48g
38.31%
Cholesterol:98.91mg
32.97%
Sodium:110.32mg
4.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.36g
10.72%
Manganese:1.02mg
50.9%
Copper:0.27mg
13.4%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.5%
Selenium:8.75µg
12.5%
Phosphorus:122.21mg
12.22%
Zinc:1.55mg
10.34%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.14%
Fiber:2.05g
8.21%
Magnesium:31.17mg
7.79%
Vitamin A:325.03IU
6.5%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.8%
Iron:0.96mg
5.31%
Calcium:51.24mg
5.12%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.76%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.62%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.48%
Folate:17.67µg
4.42%
Vitamin D:0.64µg
4.25%
Potassium:147.35mg
4.21%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.59%
Vitamin K:1.32µg
1.26%
Source:Allrecipes