Double-Crusted Pecan Pie Danish

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Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
  • Filling
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup apricot or other flavor jam
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • Topping
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Pillsbury BEST® all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup or Hungry Jack® microwave ready regular syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Place 1 crust in pan; press in bottom and up side of pan. Trim edge if necessary.
2. Place cookie sheet on middle oven rack in oven to preheat; heat oven to 400°F. In small bowl, mix filling ingredients except pecans. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Spread mixture in crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; press edge to seal.
3. Place pie on preheated cookie sheet in oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients except pecans and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans.
5. Remove partially baked pie from oven; reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Pour topping over pie. Return to oven; bake 18 to 28 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Lightly sprinkle 1 to 3 teaspoons powdered sugar over pie. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Store in refrigerator.