~~Pumpkin Pie W/ Pecan Praline Crust~~

[Sherri]

CRUST- 2 cups shelled raw pecans
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 Tbls. splenda
4 Tbls. butter, melted
2 Tbls. water

PUMPKIN PIE FILLING- 1 can (15 ounces) 100% real pumpkin
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 eggs
3/4 cup splenda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbls. pumpkin pie spice


1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2). Put the pecans and salt in food prossesor with the s blade in place. Pulse until the pecans are chopped to a medium consistancy.
3.) Add the splenda, butter, and pulse again untill well blended. Add the water and pulse again, untill well combined. At this point, you'll have a soft, sticky mass
4). Spray a 10 inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray, or butter it well. Turn the pecan mixture into it, and press firmly in place, all over the bottom, and up the sides by 1 1/2 inches or so. Try to get it an even thickness, with no holes, and if you wish, run a finger or a knife around the top edge, to get an even, nice looking line.
5.) Bake for about 18 minutes. Cool.
6.) Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
7.) Combine the pumpkin, heavy cream, eggs, Splenda, salt, and spice in a bowl, and whisk together well. Pour into the pre-baked and cooled pie shell. Bake for 15 minutes, lower oven to 350 degrees F. and bake for an additional 45 minutes. Cool and serve with fresh whipped cream.Yield: 8 serving, each with 14 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fiber, for a total of 10 grams of usable carbs and 6 grams of protein.

[Sherri]

Bump

[purplecat]

This sounds delish!

[cgdat136]

wow.....i got a recipe like this from mitzi.....i think i am gonna make this for thanksgiving on thursday

[AlaskaGirl]

Thanks! I think I will make this for Thanksgiving.

Cheers!

Julie

[Sashie]

Hubby wants pumpkin pie, I am wondering if you can do just the pie part without the crust? Will it change the texture or burn on the bottom? I have tried a few different nut crusts and they all came out a bit soggy . I offered to make him a pumpkin cheesecake but he says NO! lol

[layla17]

Sounds great! Thanks for the recipe, it'll be on the menu for Thanksgiving.

[hopejoy]

Hey, Just finished making this pie! Mmmm! smells wonderful! can't wait til tomorrow to eat it! Thanks for posting it!
liz

[Sherri]

Fantastic! Your welcome Liz, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, enjoy!