Description
Rich shortbread crusts cradle homemade pecan pie delight bars with buttery caramel notes and crunchy pecan clusters. Sweet Southern comfort emerges through delicate layers that invite dessert enthusiasts to savor classic flavors with modern bakery precision.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) pecan halves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) packed brown sugar
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240 ml) light corn syrup
- 1 package (16 oz/454 g) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Crust Placement: Layer pie crusts across the pan’s bottom, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets and trimming excess edges for a smooth finish.
- Filling Creation: Whisk corn syrup, dark brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and kosher salt in a large bowl until achieving a glossy, homogeneous texture.
- Pecan Integration: Gently fold pecan halves into the syrup mixture, ensuring comprehensive coating and even distribution throughout the liquid base.
- Baking Process: Pour the pecan-infused filling over the crust, spreading uniformly, then bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface turns golden-brown and the center sets without excessive jiggling.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature, which stabilizes the filling and facilitates clean cutting. Slice into precise squares or rectangular portions for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Crust Tip: Press refrigerated pie crusts gently but firmly to avoid air pockets and ensure a smooth, even base for your bars.
- Baking Alert: Watch the edges during baking to prevent over-browning; tent with aluminum foil if they start to darken too quickly.
- Cooling Technique: Let bars cool completely at room temperature for at least 2 hours to achieve the perfect set and clean-cut slices.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg