When you want a showstopper dessert this holiday season, this Bourbon Pecan Pie with Painted Poinsettia Crust is just the ticket!
Dazzle your friends and family this holiday season with a festive pie that looks like you spent hours and hours to prepare, but in all honesty, it only takes minutes.
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The ingredient list:
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- Whole Pecans
- Pine Nuts (optional)
- 1 deep-dish pie shell
- 1 - 9" round pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- Eggs
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Corn Syrup
- Butter
- Bourbon (optional)
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Gel Food Color (optional)
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- Pie Plate (if not using a store-bought deep-dish crust)
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Paring Knife
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Paint Brush
- Scissors
- Cardboard (for making leaf templates)
- Pencil
- Wilton #12 Round Piping Tip (for cutting out tiny circles)
- Tiny Bowls (or paper cups) for gel color (optional)
- Water
Can store-bought pie dough be used for this holiday recipe?
This fancy yet easy painted poinsettia pie crust can be made with either homemade pie dough or store-bought pie dough.
Since I'm not the best at making my own pie crust, I've used two kinds of store-bought dough. The bottom crust is a 9" deep-dish pie shell (found in the freezer section), and the painted poinsettia is made from the roll out store-bought pie dough (found in the refrigerated section).
How to make a painted poinsettia pecan pie:
Because I normally share step-by-step photo tutorials for almost all of my recipes, this one is a little different because I actually made this pie LIVE on Facebook a few weeks ago.
Below is the step-by-step video for your viewing enjoyment!
I hope you found that video helpful. Should you have any questions please leave them for me in the comment section and I'll be happy to get back with you as soon as possible.
Here is a look at the pie right before I put it in the oven.
How to make the petal templates?
- Start by drawing one large 3" teardrop-shaped petals (rounded at one end and pointed at the other) onto the cardboard.
- Draw the second leave, the same shape, only in an approximate 1½" size onto the cardboard.
- OR, as shown in the video, use silk petals from a faux poinsettia plant and trace the leave shape out onto the cardboard.
- Use the scissors to cut out the leave templates and set them aside until ready to use.
Can I leave the pine nuts out of this nut pie recipe?
Yes, you may leave them out.
However, if you do, please add an additional ½ cup of pecans to the filling to bulk it up so the poinsettia has more stability on top of the pie.
How long will this bourbon pecan pie take to bake?
With only 35 minutes in a preheated 375-degree oven, this pecan pie is ready to party!
What to do if the pie browns too quickly?
If you notice that the pie filling (or the poinsettia crust) is browning too quickly before the filling is starting to set, gently cover the pie with aluminum foil and continue baking until the filling is set and no longer giggly.
Can this pie be made in advance and frozen?
Yes!
Bake and cool the pie completely before wrapping and freezing.
Wrap the pie very well with a few layers of cling wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
How to thaw a pecan pie from frozen?
Allow the frozen pie to sit at room temperature until completely thawed. This will take approximately 4-6 hours.
Pecan pie is best served at room temperature.
Additional fun and festive holiday treats:
- Buttermilk Honey Santa Bread (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen
"Ho! Ho! Ho! This tasty and Charming Buttermilk Honey Shaped Santa Bread is as whimsical as he is delicious. With my easy to follow step-by-step instructions, he’ll be on your holiday table in HO time"
- Christmas Light Brownies from Big Bear's Wife
- Grinch Guacamole (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen
"With a few simple ingredients and some easy instructions, you can warm the hearts of your family and friends with this gloriously easy to make realistic looking Grinch Guacamole."
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Yule Log from Jenni Field's Pastry Chef Online
- Goat Cheese Christmas Wreath Appetizer (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen
"This Goat Cheese Christmas Wreath Appetizer with dried cherries and pistachios is as festive looking as it is delicious. It’s sure to make a statement on the buffet table at the annual holiday party!"
- Red Velvet Cake Roll from Platter Talk
- Whole Wheat Rudolph the Bread Nosed Reindeer (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen
"Give your homemade bread baking skills a whimsical twist by making this Whole Wheat Rudolph the Bread-Nosed Reindeer. Or, you can use store-bought frozen bread dough and follow the instructions for forming and shaping. Either way you make him, your family and friends will be delighted to see Rudolph making an appearance at the holiday table!"
- Funfetti Dessert Snowman Cheeseball from Julie Blanner
- Painted Poinsettia Pecan Pie (pictured below) This is the place!
Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's festive holiday pie!
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Printable Recipe Card
Bourbon Pecan Pie with Poinsettia Crust
Ingredients
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ¼ cup pine nuts optional
- 1 unbaked 9" deep dish pie shell
- 1 pie crust for a 9" pie rolled flat
- 2 poinsettia leaf templates cardboard 3" and 1½"
- gel food color red, green, yellow
- 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs.
- Add the next 9 ingredients and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the pecan mixture into the deep dish pie shell. Set aside.
- Use a paring knife to cut out 8 large petal shapes and 5 small petal shapes from the second pie crust.
- Use a Wilton #12 round tip to cut out 5-7 berries from the pie crust.
- Use a paring knife to vein the petals, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a small bowl or paper cup, mix together the egg and water,
- Divide the egg wash into three small bowls, and color each bowl with either red, green or yellow gel color. Mix well.
- Use a clean paint brush to paint 5 large petals and 5 small petals with red.
- Clean the paint brush with water and paint 3 large petals green.
- Clean the paint brush with water and paint the round dots yellow.
- Assemble the poinsettia on top of the pecan pie starting with the 4 outer green leaves and work your way to the 5 larger petals and then the small petals and finish by placing the berries in the center of the poinsettia.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes (or until the pie is set in the middle).
- Remove the pie from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Sara says
Every Thanksgiving needs a pecan pie, and American bourbon makes it even tastier! Delicious!
Claudia Lamascolo says
this is just pure fabulous creative art work you have such an amazing talent. I love all your creations and I would love to be at your house during this holiday season just to be a taste tester and learn from you as well! XO Merry Christmas!
Tina W says
I like Christmas Vacation -- cousin Eddie is hilarious.
Donna McIntire says
Love, Actually is one of my favorites. I also love It's a Wonderful Life, The Bishop's Wife, and almost every version of a Christmas Carol! (Except the one with Jim Carrey - he's scary!!). Your pies are truly a work of art.
Dawn Cradic says
Love Actually is my all time, must watch, every holiday season movie! You are perfect!
Linda G says
Your pie looks awesome!
My favorite movie was a 1990 movie on Lifetime called "Always Remember I Love You". Starring Patty Duke, Joan Van Ark, David Birney and Stephen Dorff. You can find the movie on You Tube on several videos. Get the kleenex out!
raechef1 says
The Homecoming
theredheadbaker says
Love Actually is *actually* my favorite Christmas movie! Followed closely by National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. And the original Miracle on 34th Street.
Rona says
I actually love this movie and have watched it every time it's on TV and I own the DVD! The wine glasses are lovely as is the pie! Happy Holidays!
Melissa says
That is the wrong question to ask me because I LOVE Christmas movies and it's hard for me to pick one. It's like having to pick a favorite child. 'It Happened on 5th Avenue' has become one that I have to see every year now. It's more obscure than what most people pick. 'The Man Who Came to Dinner' with Monty Woolley is another favorite. 'Since You Went Away' yet another. But after watching 'Love Actually' the other night, I forgot how good it was, especially at the end when Sam jumps through airport security and Colin Firth's character is followed by the whole town and he completely screws up the proposal.
Renée says
I get it. It's hard to choose. They're all so wonderful, but Love Actually makes me cry each and every time (as much as I try not to).
Randi Sloan-Demetriou says
My favorite to watch with the family is "It's a Wonderful Life" and where did you get that cute apron?! My favorite to watch with my love is, "Love, Actually".
Renée says
Thanks for the compliment about the apron. I painted it. I also painted the Love Actually wine glasses. I have a shop on Etsy named "Kudos Kitchen Paints." Look for it after the first of the new year 🙂
Suzanne Collier says
My favorite Christmas movie is Frosty!
dreamaboutfood says
Wow that pie is amazing! And I love the Love Actually glasses, those are brilliant!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
You are so brave to do Facebook Live! I will never ever do FB Live. 😉 And whoa. Another gorgeous pie! You're on a roll.
foodyschmoody says
beautiful job w/ that crust! And those glasses?! Love them. Every year I save up all my wrapping for one day and I lock myself away in my room with a glass of wine (or tea depending on how I feel) and wrap everything while watching Love Actually. It's been my tradition for years!
Karyn Granrud says
What an amazing pie! I had no idea that you could "paint" on pie crust.
megunprocessed says
What a gorgeous creation!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
Squeeee - LOVE ACTUALLY! It's hard for me to choose, but A Christmas Story and Elf are two of my tops. And wow, this pie is gorgeous.
thatskinnychickcanbake says
Another masterpiece, Renee! I'm glad to know you make this with store bought pie crust---it seems so much less daunting!! Merry Christmas, my friend!
foodhuntersguide says
What a beautiful pie...my favorite holiday movie is "Love Actually" I seriously watch it though like 3-4 times during the year. Mu husband thinks I'm crazy 🙂
Jenny Unternahrer says
Rudolph
allybillhorn says
So many! Christmas Vacation, The Family Stone and The Christmas Story.
LaurenKellyNutrition says
Absolutely stunning pie! You are the queen of pies 🙂 And Love Actually is my favorite movie!!
Strength and Sunshine says
Such a beautiful pie, Renee!!
Hmm, my favorite holiday movie is The Christmas Box (so hard to ever find though!)
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
Renee, you are at it again-your food art is incredible! And Love Actually is my favorite movie! Such a great one!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
That is gorgeous - what an attention grabber!
The Little Epicurean says
This is beautiful! Love the tutorial and Nutmeg is super cute!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
This pie is a show stopper!! My favorite is It's a Wonderful Life!
Amy Stafford says
My favorite Christmas Movie is It's A Wonderful Life. Another incredible pie! You are such a great artist.
Back for Seconds says
You are the pie queen! Another amazing design!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
This is gorgeous! A total showstopper! And I thought you did wonderful on your video!
Debbie Bray says
My favorite is It's a Wonderful Life.
Lisa Varner says
My favorite Christmas movie is the Christmas Carol (the one from the 1930s).
keshakeke says
I love Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer! I am a child at heart!
Dawn Rathe says
Love Actually!
Amanda Rathe says
My favorite classic is It's a Wonderful Life. But favorite modern is obviously Love Actually!
Sharyl Wolter says
My favorite holiday movie is, It's a Wonderful Life.