Ingredients
Graham Crackers, 2 cups, finely crushed
Unsalted Butter, 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
Granulated Sugar, 1/4 cup (for crust) + 1 cup (for filling)
Light Brown Sugar, 1 cup, packed
All-Purpose Flour, 2 tablespoons
Pecans, 3 cups, chopped
Eggs, 2 large
Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon
Evaporated Milk, 1 (12-ounce) can
Cream Cheese, 16 ounces, softened
Powdered Sugar, 1/2 cup
Lemon Juice, 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Melt butter and mix with crushed graham crackers and 1/4 cup sugar for crust
Press crust into a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes; set aside
Whisk 1 cup granulated sugar with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, and evaporated milk until smooth
Spread half the pecans over the cooled crust, pour the filling over them, then top with remaining chopped pecans
Bake the filling layer for 30-35 minutes, or until set
Let the lasagna cool completely before spreading cream cheese mixture over the filling
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into 12 portions
Notes
For a nuttier crust, blend graham crackers with crushed vanilla wafers
Toasting pecans enhances flavor; do so for 5-7 minutes at 350°F
Use dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Add reserved 1/2 cup chopped pecans as a garnish when serving
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: American Comfort Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg