American Southern Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2 To make the pie crust, combine sifted flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold, diced butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3 Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. 4 Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges.
5. 5 For the filling, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix well.
6. 6 Stir in the pecan halves until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
7. 7 Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust. Place the pie on a baking sheet.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
9. 9 For the whipped cream, beat the chilled heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until soft peaks form.
10. 10 Serve each slice of pecan pie with a generous dollop of whipped cream.