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Pecan Pie Bars with Chocolate Ganache

Pecan Pie bars with a buttery cookie crust and an added layer of chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour 250 grams
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces or two chocolate bars (70% cocoa), chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups pecan halves then chopped
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup golden syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Melt butter over medium heat until it starts to foam. Stir occasionally. After 5-8 minutes you'll notice it starting to brown. It will have a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, butter, salt and vanilla. Stir until well incorporated.
  • Press into a 9x9" pan or 11" springform pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Chop chocolate into fine pieces and place in a bowl.
  • Heat cream until steaming.
  • Pour cream over chocolate. Place a plate or lid on the bowl and let melt for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour chocolate ganache over cookie layer. Spread evenly and place in the freezer.
  • Meanwhile, make the pecan pie filling.
  • In a large bowl, combine browned butter, golden syrup, and eggs. Whisk together. Then add cream, vanilla, vinegar and salt. Whisk again until smooth.
  • Remove the cookie/chocolate base from freezer.
  • Pour pecan pie filling on top of chocolate.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until pecan pie filling is set. The middle may have a slight jiggle.
  • Allow to cool for several hours before serving.
Author: Eten en Voeden
Calories: 696kcal
Keyword: chocolate, Other Goodies, pecan pie, pecan pie bars, pie