American Southern Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 1 cup ice water

• 1 cup corn syrup
• 3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cups pecans, halved

• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 02
   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. 03
   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. 04
   Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges.
5. 05
   For the filling, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix well.
6. 06
   Stir in the pecan halves until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
7. 07
   Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust. Place the pie on a baking sheet.
8. 08
   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. 09
   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.