Name: Eggless Pecan Pie Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 Pie crust (homemade or store-bought); ½ cup Unsalted butter ( 1 stick); ½ cup All purpose flour (Maida); ⅛ teaspoon Salt (skip if using salted butter); ⅔ cup Heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract; 1 cup Maple syrup; 1 ½ cup Pecans (chopped finely, + 6 pecan halves for garnishing)

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Let’s make a classic old-fashioned American dessert Pecan Pie without eggs. It has a buttery, flaky crust and is filled with rich, nutty, gooey pecan filling. This eggless pecan pie recipe is tailored for those who prefer egg-free options.

A slice of eggless pecan pie in a plate with fork and pie plate in the back.

❤️ You’ll Love This Eggless Pecan Pie

Taste & Texture:

Buttery, flaky pie crust.
The right amount of natural sweetness from maple syrup.
Rich, caramel-like, gooey filling with nutty, crunchy bites of pecans.

Without the eggs: This egg-free pecan pie maintains its classic texture and taste, making it quick and easy with everyday ingredients.

Whether you’re catering to dietary preferences or simply curious to try a new version, this pie will surely be a crowd-pleaser.

Perfect for All Occasions: This eggless pecan pie is a versatile dessert – serve it at family dinners, festive celebrations like Thanksgiving, or a casual gathering, ensuring every slice is a piece of comfort.

🧾 Ingredient Notes

Eggless pecan pie ingredients in bowls and cups with labels.

Pie Crust: A homemade food processor pie crust brings an added touch of freshness. However, store-bought works just as fine if you are pressed for time.
Unsalted Butter: Using unsalted butter allows control over the pie’s salt content, ensuring a balanced taste.
All-Purpose Flour + Maple syrup: Traditional pecan pie calls for corn syrup, but we’re using maple syrup here. Maple syrup has a thinner consistency while corn syrup is thick and glue-like. So to replicate the corn syrup texture, we are combining maple syrup and flour. So flour acts as a thickening agent here.
Salt: If using salted butter, consider skipping or reducing the salt.
Heavy Whipping Cream: It adds creaminess and richness to the filling.
Pure Vanilla Extract: Always use pure vanilla extract and stay away from the imitation essence.
Pecans: You’ll need 6 whole pecans for garnishing and the rest will be chopped finely. So make sure to buy whole pecans and chop yourself. Also, always use fresh pecans, old pecans go rancid quickly.

👩‍🍳How To Make Eggless Pecan Pie? (Pics)

1) Prepare the pie crust (homemade pie crust or store-bought). Keep a pie plate on a baking sheet for easy transfer to the oven.

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2) Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, ensuring it doesn’t brown.

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3, 4) Turn off the heat, and swiftly whisk in the flour to avoid lumps.

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5, 6, 7, 8) Add heavy cream, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt. Whisk until uniformly combined.

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9, 10) Stir in the chopped pecans.

11) Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust. Garnish the center with pecan halves in a circular arrangement.

12) Bake for 50-55 minutes. The pie should be firm on the edges but retain a slight jiggle in the center. If the edges of the crust begin to brown too much then cover with a pie shield or aluminum foil and continue baking.

Let it cool entirely before slicing. Serve with your choice of accompaniment.

Collage of 4 images showing mixing pecan into pie filling and pouring into pie crust and baked pecan pie.

💭 Expert Tips For Making Pecan Pie Without Eggs

I prefer to use a glass pie dish instead of a ceramic one, so I can check whether the crust is cooked or not by peeking under the pie dish.
Keep an eye on the pie crust after 30 minutes of baking time, if it starts to brown too much then loosely cover the pie with aluminum foil or use a pie shield to cover the edges of the pie crust.
For a deeper flavor, consider dry toasting the pecans briefly before adding them to the mixture.
To check the pie’s doneness, the edges look set but the center will have a very little jiggle. If the center jiggles a lot when you shake the pie plate then bake a few more minutes until little more set.
Avoid over-baking as the pie continues to set while cooling.

🥣 Storage Instructions

To refrigerate, Cover it lightly with plastic wrap or foil and store for up to 4 days once cooled.
To freeze the pie, ensure it’s completely cooled. Wrap tightly in multiple layers of plastic wrap and then foil. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

🍽 Serving Ideas

Whipped cream or Ice cream: A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream complements the pie’s warm flavors.
Caramel sauce: Drizzle with a touch of caramel sauce for an added layer of sweetness.
Coffee or tea: Serve alongside a hot beverage like coffee or tea, which cuts through the pie’s richness.
Berry compote: A side of berry compote can offer a tangy counterpart to the pie’s sweetness.

Eggless pecan pie in a pie plate with napkin on the side.

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