Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 4 eggs, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Line a 9-inch deep dish pie pan with the crust; trim and flute the edges.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl until smooth. Spread into pie crust and sprinkle pecans on top.
  • Whisk remaining eggs in a small bowl; gradually whisk in caramel topping until blended. Pour on top of cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight before slicing.