Description
Chocolate meets Southern charm in these irresistible pecan pie brownies, where rich fudgy layers blend with caramelized nutty goodness. Indulgent dessert lovers will discover a perfect balance of textures and flavors that elevate classic treats into a mouthwatering masterpiece you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
Brownie Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (33 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (76 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a rustic baking surface by lining a spacious rectangular pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage and slight overhang for easy removal.
- Craft a decadent chocolate foundation by thoroughly blending melted butter with granulated sweetener, rich eggs, and aromatic vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Integrate dry chocolate elements carefully, folding cocoa powder, flour, salt, and leavening agent into the wet mixture, maintaining a velvety consistency without overmixing.
- Distribute the chocolate batter evenly across the prepared pan, using a spatula to achieve a level surface that will support the upcoming caramelized topping.
- Construct a luxurious pecan glaze by whisking corn syrup with granulated sugar, creating a silky base enhanced with farm-fresh eggs, melted butter, and pure vanilla extract.
- Generously fold chopped pecans into the syrupy mixture, ensuring uniform distribution of nutty fragments throughout the golden liquid.
- Delicately cascade the pecan mixture over the chocolate base, allowing it to naturally settle without disrupting the underlying layer.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven, baking until the filling achieves a gentle firmness and the edges display a subtle caramelized shimmer, approximately 45-50 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the dessert to cool completely on a wire rack, permitting the intricate layers to solidify and meld together harmoniously.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice into elegant squares, revealing the stunning marbled texture of chocolate and caramelized pecan.
Notes
- Adjust baking time by checking the center of the brownies with a toothpick for perfect consistency.
- Swap corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty depth and add extra crunch to the topping.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg