Non-Traditional Holiday Pies

[sahamilt]

I love the classics, but sometimes it is fun to mix it up!!

I found this recipes and loved it:

Mystery Pecan Pie

• 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 4 large eggs, divided
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup light corn syrup

1. Unfold and stack 2 piecrusts; gently roll or press together. Fit into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp
2. Beat cream cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and salt at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour into piecrust. Sprinkle with pecans.
3. Stir together corn syrup, remaining eggs, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla; pour mixture over pecans.
4. Bake at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes or until set.

Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2002