Here’s an easy, irresistible Pecan Pie Bark—all the gooey, nutty goodness of pecan pie in a quick, shareable treat.
🥧🍬 Pecan Pie Bark
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chopped pecans (or pecan halves)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1½–2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Toast pecans (optional but recommended)
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet or at 350°F for 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
- Make pecan pie topping
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and heavy cream.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and salt.
- Fold in pecans.
- Add chocolate
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Spread chocolate chips evenly.
- Pour hot pecan mixture over chocolate.
- Let sit 2–3 minutes, then spread smoothly.
- Set
- Chill in the refrigerator 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Break & serve
- Break into bark pieces.
Tips & Variations
- Extra pie flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- White chocolate swirl: Drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
- Salted version: Sprinkle flaky sea salt before chilling.
- Holiday-ready: Add a splash of bourbon or rum (1 tsp) to the pecan mixture.
Perfect for gift trays, holidays, or quick desserts 🥧✨
If you want, I can also give a 3-ingredient shortcut version or a no-bake microwave method.