Description
Sweet Southern charm meets irresistible cracker-based dessert in this Pecan Pie Bark, blending buttery layers with caramelized pecans and rich sugary glaze. Crisp, golden edges and nutty crunch invite dessert enthusiasts to savor each delectable bite of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans:
- 1 1/2 cups (354 ml) toasted pecans, roughly chopped
Chocolate:
- 1 1/2 cups (354 ml) chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white)
Base and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or silicone mat, then set oven to 350F (175C).
- Craft a rich toffee base by melting butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan, stirring continuously over medium heat until the mixture transforms into a smooth, bubbling liquid.
- Remove toffee from heat and infuse with vanilla, then immediately pour the caramel-like mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating an even layer.
- Generously scatter toasted pecans across the toffee surface, ensuring uniform distribution before sliding the sheet into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation and bubbling texture that signals perfect caramelization.
- After removing from oven, allow the toffee-pecan layer to rest briefly, then melt chocolate chips and elegantly drizzle them across the surface.
- Let the bark cool at room temperature for half an hour, then transfer to the refrigerator for one hour to achieve a crisp, hardened consistency.
- Once fully set, fracture the bark into rustic, irregular pieces, ready to be savored and shared.
Notes
- Select high-quality pecans for maximum flavor and crunch, ensuring they’re freshly toasted before adding to the bark.
- Use a candy thermometer when preparing toffee to prevent burning and achieve perfect caramelization, maintaining smooth consistency.
- Try different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate to customize flavor profile and suit personal preferences.
- For gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially vanilla and chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg