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What's It Wednesday #52

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You know that it's the holidays by the smell of vanilla and spice in the air. Christmas cakes, cookies, and pies are the order of the day. So whether it's treats for a cookie exchange, office party, or a family feast, we are all pulling out our recipe books and rolling pins.



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In our home a favorite for many years has been Mystery Pecan Pie. I was a young bride and new mother when I found this recipe at Aunt Baby's house in a Pillsbury Bake-Off cookbook. She gave me the book and I tried many of the recipes, but the one that became a staple and family tradition is this yummy pie.

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I have deep southern roots so anything with a pecan in it gets my attention. This pie takes the traditional pecan pie and kicks it up a notch with a layer of cheese cake baked right in. It's also pretty amazing to watch as the layers rearrange themselves as they rise. I always use the Mrs. Smith's deep dish crust as the base. The cheese cake filling covers the bottom, pecans (lots!), and the Karo syrup filling is poured on the top. But as you see, the syrup layer ends up on the bottom, the cream cheese is in the middle, and the pecans rise to the top. It is delicious alone or with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream on top. Heavenly!

 

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Any good southern meal is topped off with dessert, and this is one that I always get requests for. Even my friend Maria who doesn't eat nuts loves this pie. It drives her son crazy because she picks out the pecans!! (But don't worry, I just have double on my piece, hee, hee!!)

Hoping your holidays are happy, healthy, and oh so sweet!

Big Hugs,
Patti

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