Description
Craving the classic flavors of pecan pie but short on time? This Pecan Pie Bark combines the rich, buttery goodness of traditional pecan pie with the delightful crunch of graham crackers. It’s an easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth! 🍯🌰
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 12 graham cracker sheets
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, ensuring it covers the edges for easy removal.
- Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer on the foil, breaking them as needed to fit snugly.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and sea salt. Stir continuously until it boils.
- Let the mixture boil for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in chopped pecans until well coated.
- Pour pecan mixture over graham crackers and spread evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until topping is bubbly and slightly darkened.
- Cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, break into desired size pieces.
Notes
Storage: Keep the pecan pie bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Variations: For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over the cooled bark. Nut Options: Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pecan pie bark, graham cracker dessert, holiday bark, pecan dessert