Pecan Pie

Note from Cheri: This recipe comes to us from the Groves, Texas Chamber of Commerce, where each year they celebrate at their fabulous Pecan Festival. It was reprinted from Bob Carter's terrific book Food Festiuvals of Texas: Traveler's Guide & Cookbook.

Crust 3 oz. cream cheese 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour Filling 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 2 dashes salt 2 tsp. butter 2 tsps. vanilla 1 1/3 cups chopped pecans

Makes 1 pie Pre-heat oven to 350° F. For crust, mix ingredients together, chill and shape into a dough to fit your pan. (If you need more detailed instructions on pie crust making, follow this link.) For filling, beat all ingredients, except the pecans, together until smooth. Fold in pecans. Pour filling into pie crust and bake for 50 minutes or until done. Cool before serving. Garnish with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.