Ingredients
- 📌 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 📌 3 large eggs
- 📌 1 cup light brown sugar
- 📌 1 cup light corn syrup
- 📌 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 📌 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 📌 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 📌 2 cups pecan halves, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, light brown sugar, light corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the toasted pecan halves evenly over the unbaked pie crust.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the pecans, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake the mousse cake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the decadent combination of the creamy mousse and the crunchy pecan crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Americans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Decadent Mousse Cake Recipe