This nutty, toffeeish treat will wow both at Thanksgiving and at Christmas – just follow these nine easy steps

Far more American than apple pie is the native pecan variety. Deeply nutty and caramel-sweet, with a flaky, cream cheese pastry, it’s the perfect celebratory centrepiece for Thanksgiving, Christmas or just about any other special occasion you might have coming up. A favourite of everyone from Elvis to President Obama, its existence is conclusive proof that happiness really is as easy as pie.

Prep 40 min
Cook 1 hr
Cool 2 hr +
Makes 1 x 23cm pie