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Pecan Pie (피칸파이)
Category: Korean Cakes and Bread🕒 180 mins🍽️ 6 servings
From my kitchen
How I cook this at home
I keep this recipe practical for everyday cooking: clear steps, linked ingredients, and small notes from my kitchen so you can make it realistically in Germany too.
My notes for this recipe
Making pecan pie is explained in two parts: making the pie crust and preparing the pecan filling.
[Quantity for a Pie Crust]
Wheat flour (Type 550): 187.5g
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Sugar (white sugar): 1/2 tablespoon
Butter: 84.75g
Vegetable shortening: 51.25g
Egg: 1/2 egg
Vinegar: 1/2 tablespoon
Water: 2-2.5 tablespoons
When I make pie dough, I often prepare several at once and store them in the freezer. When needed, I take one out and give it a firm hit with a rolling pin to roll it out.
Quick tips
- Read the ingredients and steps once before you start.
- Prepare the sauce, vegetables, and toppings first so cooking feels calmer.
- Adjust the final flavor gently with soy sauce, salt, sugar, or sesame oil.
Instructions
[Making a Pie Crust]
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut the cold butter into small pieces and add them to the bowl (this makes the dough easier to form).
Then cut the vegetable shortening into small pieces and add it as well.
Quickly mix everything with a spatula (to prevent the butter from melting); it doesn’t need to be perfectly mixed—chunks of butter should still be visible.
Add the beaten egg, vinegar, and water to the dough.
Mix well with a spatula or fork.
Shape the dough into a round, slightly flattened ball.
Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
After chilling, roll out the dough on wax paper with a rolling pin and fit it to the desired pie pan.
I usually use a pie pan with an 8-9 inch (about 20-23 cm) base. If your pie pan is larger, you can simply double the ingredient quantities.
[Pie Filling]
Mix melted butter with sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon thoroughly.
Beat the eggs, then add milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
Combine everything well, then fold in the lightly roasted chopped pecans.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust in the pie pan.
If desired, decorate the top with whole pecans in a pattern (optional).
Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for about 55 minutes (depending on your oven).
Enjoy!
Small questions that often come up
Can beginners make this recipe?
Yes. Read through the steps once and prepare the ingredients first. That makes the recipe much easier to follow.
Where can I find Korean ingredients?
Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, and larger supermarkets with an Asian section are usually the easiest places to start.