Pecan Cream Cheese Pie

Steps

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2

  Place butter, pecans, and coconut in a large shallow baking pan and stir to coat.
• 3

  Bake for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully. It can turn brown quickly if you aren't watching. Cool mixture.
• 4

  Meanwhile combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a small bowl and beat until light and fluffy with a mixer. Make sure your cream cheese is softened or you will get lumps.
• 5

  Fold in whipped cream.
• 6

  Pour into baked pie crust and spread evenly.
• 7

  Top with coconut mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
• 8

  Option: You can even use a pre-made graham cracker crust instead to save even more time.