Best 4 Piccadillys Cafeteria Pecan Delight Recipes

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Piccadilly Cafeteria Pecan Delight is a classic Southern dish that combines the sweet crunch of pecans with the creamy richness of a custard filling, all wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. This irresistible dessert has been a favorite at Piccadilly Cafeteria restaurants for decades and is now a beloved recipe in many homes. Our article features three variations of this iconic treat: the traditional Pecan Delight, a gluten-free version made with a pecan crust, and a Chocolate Pecan Delight that adds a decadent chocolate layer to the classic recipe. Whether you're a fan of the original or looking for a new twist on this Southern classic, we have the perfect Pecan Delight recipe for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PICCADILLY'S CAFETERIA PECAN DELIGHT RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Piccadilly's Cafeteria Pecan Delight Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by WhystleStop

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 egg whites, room temperature (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 teaspoon cream tarter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup lightly roasted pecans, chopped small (for crust)
1/4 cup pecans, chopped medium (for topping)
1/2 cup Ritz Crackers, lightly roasted, chopped fine, (for crust)
12 ounces Whipped Topping (Cool-Whip)
Caramel topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Bake 1/3 cup pecans and Ritz crackers for 5 minutes. You want to lightly roast the nuts and crackers. Watch them carefully so they do not burn. The crackers and nuts should be a light golden in color. Remove from oven when golden and place on paper towel until cool. Add vanilla and cream of tarter to egg whites and beat until stiff. Slowly add sugar and continue to beat egg whites until very stiff, peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in 1/3 cup pecans and Ritz crackers. Place in a 10" pie pan that has been lightly sprayed with a non stick baking spray. Spread the meringue to the sides and cover the bottom of pan. The meringue will be about 1" - 1 1/8" thick layer in the pie pan. Hollow out a little hole in the middle of the bottom of the meringue the size of half a dime, this will help with a even baking of the shell. If you have any meringue left make little nest bake the same manner and fill with leftover pudding or fruits. Place in a preheated oven at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Check shell, the meringue should not scorch, it will turn light tan in color. Turn oven off and let shell dry in the oven for another hour. Remove shell and cool. When shell is cool place the whipped topping in the shell and sprinkle with 1/4 cup broken pecans. Place in refrigerator to completely chill before serving. When ready to serve, you may drizzle caramel topping over the pie or by the slice. Meringue's will whip fluffier and be fuller when prepared at low humidity.

PICCADILLY'S CAFETERIA PECAN DELIGHT



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I don't know about where you live but around here, all the Piccadilly's, Luby's, Furr's and Wyatt's cafeterias went out of business years ago. I loved going to them when my children were little for Sunday dinner after church...they loved picking out just what they wanted to eat. They had some great desserts and this was one of...

Provided by Straws Kitchen(*o *)

Categories     Pies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (approximately 1/3c) egg whites, room temperature
1/4 tsp cream tarter
1 tsp pure vanilla (i use my homemade vanilla)
3/4 c sugar (i use 2/3 c splenda or stevia)
1/3 c lightly toasted crushed pecans
1/4 c pecans (chop these medium, for topping)
1/2 c ritz crackers (chop these into fine pieces & lightly toast pieces in oven, for the crust
12 oz whipped topping; or cool whip if your prefer
non stick baking spray, for pie plate
(preheat oven to 350 df; then later lower to 275 df)

Steps:

  • 1. In a preheated oven at 350 dF and place 1/3 C pecans and the Ritz crackers in for 5 minutes. You want to lightly toast the nuts and crackers. Watch carefully so you don't burn them. The crackers and nuts should be a light golden in color. Remove from oven when golden and place on paper towel until cool.
  • 2. Add vanilla and cream of tarter to egg whites and beat until stiff. Slowly add sugar and continue to beat egg whites until very stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in the cooled 1/3 C pecans and Ritz crackers.
  • 3. Place in a 10-inch pie plate that has been lightly sprayed with the non-stick baking spray. Spread the meringue to the sides and cover the bottom of pan. The meringue will be about a 1-to-1 1/8-inch thick layer (shell) in the pie pan.
  • 4. Hollow out a little hole in the middle of the bottom of the meringue approximately the size of half a dime, (this will help with a even baking of the shell).
  • 5. Place in a preheated oven at 275 for 1 hour. Check shell, the meringue should not scorch, it will turn light tan in color.
  • 6. Then turn the oven off and let shell dry in the oven for another hour. Remove shell and cool.
  • 7. When the shell is cooled, place the whipped cream or cool whip topping in the shell. Sprinkle with the 1/4 C. broken pecans. Place in refrigerator to completely chill before serving. P.S. I like to flavor my whipped cream and even when I use cool whip....sometimes adding in some cinnamon-sugar, vanilla, butter-rum extract or burnt sugar flavoring. Don't just make theirs, make it your own.
  • 8. NOTE: If you have any meringue left over make little nest like shells, bake the same as large shell (don't burn them) and fill them with any leftover pudding you may have on hand or some drained fruits.
  • 9. TIP: Meringue's will whip fluffier and be fuller when prepared at low humidity.

WYATT'S CAFETERIA PECAN DELIGHT PIE



Wyatt's Cafeteria Pecan Delight Pie image

During the 80's the Star-Telegram newspaper was flooded with requests for anything and everything Wyatt's Cafeteria made. They printed as many of the recipes as they could get. This pie was my favorite at the cafeteria, so light and delicious. (Sorry recipe does not have how hot you need to cook, maybe 350, I don't remember now how hot I cooked it.)

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 PIE

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup saltine crackers, coarsely broken
1 cup pecans, chopped
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Let egg whites come to room temperature.
  • Butter a 9-inch pie pan. Mix together crackers, pecans and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat egg whites on low speed with electric mixer until foamy. Add cream of tarter, increase mixer speed to medium and beat until soft peaks form.
  • Continue beating while gradually adding sugar to mixture. Then increase speed to high and beat, scraping sides of bowl often until stiff peaks form. Mixture will be stiff and glossy.
  • Beat in vanilla. Fold in cracker-pecan mixture. Spread mixture evenly in buttered pie pan and bake on middle rack of oven for 40 minutes.
  • Let pie completely on wire rack. Don't worry if pie cracks and falls a bit as it cools.
  • Cover and refrigerate cooled pie until ready to serve.
  • Before serving, prepare topping by whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and continue beating until cream is thick and forms soft peaks.
  • Spread sweetened whipped cream on top of cooled pie and sprinkle 1/4 cup pecans evenly over the cream.
  • Leftover pie should be covered and stored in refrigerator.

PECAN DELIGHT



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This is wonderful!

Provided by Sandi

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
20 buttery round crackers, crushed fine
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until slightly stiff. Add sugar, vanilla, baking powder, Ritz crackers and pecans. Mix well, and pour into greased 9 inch pie plate.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes exactly.
  • Allow pie to cool to room temperature, and then cover with nondairy whipped topping. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the pecans. They should be toasted, but not burned.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Piccadilly's Cafeteria Pecan Delight is a classic Southern dessert that is sure to please everyone. With its moist cake, creamy frosting, and crunchy pecans, this cake is a perfect treat for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give Piccadilly's Cafeteria Pecan Delight a try. You won't be disappointed!

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