Instructions

  1. Combine the pecans, sugar and butter; press into the bottom of pie shell.
  2. Prick sides of pastry with a fork.
  3. Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes; cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine first eight filling ingredients; stir in pumpkin.
  5. Gradually add cream.
  6. Pour into pie shell.
  7. If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely.
  10. Store in the refrigerator.