Soften your cream cheese before mixing for the smoothest, fluffiest texture. Cold cream cheese will leave lumps!Toast your pecans for 5–7 minutes before adding — it deepens their flavor and gives that signature roasted crunch.Don’t overcook the pecan layer. Remove it from heat once it thickens and coats the back of a spoon; overcooking can make it grainy as it cools.Let the topping cool slightly before layering so it spreads evenly without melting the cream base.Chill before serving for...
