How to Make a Pecan Cream Pie With Brown Sugar Custard

This recipe blends a traditional pecan pie with a cream pie, featuring a nut-packed base beneath silky brown sugar custard, whipped cream, and candied pecans. Inspired by a dessert in Middlebury, Indiana, it uses a touch of sour cream to balance the sweetness and help the whipped topping hold its shape. While more involved than a classic pecan pie, the steps can be spread out over a couple of days to make preparation easier before Thanksgiving. Bakers are advised to use a standard metal pie pan for even browning and to accommodate the generous filling.