Dark Pecan Pie Virginian Hostess Style Recipe

Indulge in this elegant Dark Pecan Pie, a refined take on a Southern classic! This recipe boasts a rich, dark chess pie custard similar to your favorite store-bought pies, elevated with a stunning decorative arrangement of pecan halves. Adapted from a treasured cookbook, this version emphasizes the perfect presentation every Virginia hostess strives for. Get ready to impress with this show-stopping dessert, ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 462.2 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Dark Pecan Pie Virginian Hostess Style

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How to Make Dark Pecan Pie Virginian Hostess Style

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Sort through 1 ½ cups pecan halves. Select ½ cup of the most perfect halves for decoration and set aside.
  3. Roughly chop the remaining 1 cup pecan halves in a food processor using the pulse function. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, lightly beat 3 large eggs.
  5. Stir in 1 cup light corn syrup, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  6. Gently fold in the 1 cup chopped pecans.
  7. Pour the pecan filling into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
  8. Arrange the reserved ½ cup perfect pecan halves decoratively on top of the filling.
  9. Loosely cover the pie edges with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
  11. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. (Pie is done when the center is just set).
  12. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating.
  13. Store in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

27g

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dark Pecan Pie Virginian Hostess Style?

Dark Pecan Pie Virginian Hostess Style takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dark Pecan Pie Virginian Hostess Style?

Dark Pecan Pie Virginian Hostess Style has approximately 462.2 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dark Pecan Pie Virginian Hostess Style?

The key ingredients for Dark Pecan Pie Virginian Hostess Style are Eggs, Dark Corn Syrup, Sugar, Butter, Vanilla Extract, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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