Description
Delightfully sweet and nutty, these Pecan Pie Bars are an easy twist on a classic dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup or maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound pecans roasted and roughly chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 1/4 cups of room temperature unsalted butter and 1/3 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Press the crust mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter with 1 cup of light corn syrup (or maple syrup) and 1 1/4 cups of packed light brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of cornstarch, 4 egg yolks, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream until smooth.
- Gradually mix the butter mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Fold in 1 pound of roasted and roughly chopped pecans, along with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Pour the pecan topping over the pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, use roasted pecans. These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Bars, dessert, baking, pecans, American cuisine