Description
This Pecan Pie Bark recipe offers a deliciously crunchy and caramel-like treat combining buttery brown sugar pecan topping over a crisp graham cracker base. Quick to make and perfect for sharing, it’s an easy dessert that delivers all the rich flavors of classic pecan pie in a convenient bark form.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 10–15 graham cracker sheets (plus a few crushed for garnish)
Pecan Topping
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Flaky sea salt (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange graham crackers: Lay the graham cracker sheets in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet, making sure they cover the surface evenly.
- Make pecan caramel mixture: In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves completely and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Then add the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and salt, allowing the mixture to simmer for 2 minutes to thicken slightly and infuse flavors.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the hot pecan mixture evenly over the arranged graham crackers, spreading it carefully to cover all the crackers. For an added texture and visual appeal, sprinkle some crushed graham crackers on top if desired. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 6 minutes to meld the flavors and slightly caramelize the topping.
- Cool and finish: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bark cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, if you like, sprinkle the bark with flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet and nutty flavors. Break the bark into pieces for serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the pecan pie bark pieces on a serving plate and enjoy this crunchy, caramel-like treat perfect for sharing or gifting.
Notes
- Make sure to not overcrowd the graham crackers so the topping can evenly coat and crisp up.
- Using fresh pecans ensures a better flavor and crunch.
- If you prefer a sweeter bark, you can increase the brown sugar by 1-2 tablespoons.
- Store the pecan pie bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a more festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled bark before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pecan Pie Bark, pecan bark, graham cracker dessert, caramel pecan dessert, easy pecan dessert, holiday treats
