Description
Bite-sized german chocolate pecan pie bites offer a delightful fusion of nutty richness and sweet indulgence. Compact yet complex, these miniature treats promise a delectable journey through classic dessert flavors you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Filling Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- Carefully toast pecans in a preheated 350°F oven, gently stirring midway to ensure even roasting. Remove when aromatic and lightly golden, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Craft the chocolate crust by meticulously combining flour, confectioners’ sugar, and cocoa powder. Incorporate cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then uniformly press into a prepared 9″x13″ pan. Bake for 15 minutes, allowing the crust to develop a delicate texture.
- After the crust cools, distribute chocolate chips across the surface. Let them gently melt for a few moments, then delicately spread into a smooth, even layer.
- Create the luxurious filling by whisking eggs until smooth. Fold in brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, sweetened coconut, and the previously toasted pecans. Mix thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully pour the filling over the chocolate-coated crust, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Return to the oven and bake until the filling sets firmly and develops a slightly springy texture, approximately 28-34 minutes.
- Allow the dessert to cool completely within the pan, then refrigerate for one hour to achieve optimal consistency.
- Utilize the foil overhang to gracefully lift the dessert from the pan. Slice into precise, bite-sized squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Toast pecans carefully to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent burning, ensuring a rich, aromatic base for the dessert.
- Chill the butter before mixing the crust to create a flakier, more tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Use room temperature eggs for the filling to help ingredients blend smoothly and create a more consistent custard-like layer.
- Cut bars while cold for cleaner, more precise slices that showcase the beautiful layers of this decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg