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pecan pie bar with ice cream and caramel drizzle on a plate

Pecan Pie Bars

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These pecan bars served a la mode with caramel sauce are a fun alternative to classic pecan pie!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cool Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 519
Author Annalise

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (150 grams)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (56 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter , cold and cut into cubes (1 stick, 113 grams)

For the Pecan Filling:

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter , melted (1 ½ sticks, 170 grams)
  • ½ cup honey (168 grams)
  • cup light or dark brown sugar (70 grams)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (56 grams)
  • 3 ½ cup pecan halves or pieces (400 grams)

For Serving:

  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
  • Caramel sauce

Instructions

  • To make crust, preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter 9x13 inch baking dish with butter and line with parchment paper.
  • In large bowl combine flour, powdered sugar and salt. Add butter and use pastry blender to cut it into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into prepared baking dish and bake until edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • To make filling, whisk together melted butter, honey, brown sugar and heavy cream until mixture is smooth. Add pecans and stir until all pecans are coated. Spread on top of crust.
  • Bake bars for 20 minutes until filling is bubbling. Let cool completely. Cut into squares and top with ice cream and caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg