Description
Rich, nutty German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites blend traditional German flavors with Southern pecan charm. Compact dessert morsels invite sweet exploration, promising a delightful culinary journey through delicate chocolate, caramel, and toasted pecans you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups pecan halves (toasted)
- 1 & 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Crust Components:
- 1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Filling Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the pecans by toasting them in a 350F (175C) oven for 8-10 minutes, rotating midway through cooking. Allow pecans to cool completely after roasting.
- Create the chocolate crust by mixing flour, confectioners sugar, and cocoa powder. Incorporate cold butter until the mixture transforms into coarse crumbs. Press the crumbly mixture uniformly into a greased 9×13 baking pan. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly set.
- Immediately after removing the crust, distribute semisweet chocolate chips across the hot surface. Allow chips to soften slightly, then carefully spread into an even layer. Let the chocolate layer cool for approximately 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by whisking eggs until they become light and frothy. Incorporate brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, flaked coconut, and the previously toasted pecans. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Gently pour the prepared filling over the chocolate-covered crust. Return to the oven and bake for 28-34 minutes, ensuring the filling sets completely and develops a slightly firm texture.
- Remove from oven and allow the entire pan to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to facilitate clean cutting. Utilize the foil edges to lift the dessert from the pan, slice into bite-sized squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Perfectly toast pecans by spreading them evenly and watching carefully to prevent burning, which can make them bitter.
- Ensure butter is cold when cutting into the crust mixture to achieve a flaky, crumbly texture that holds together beautifully.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend for sensitive diets.
- Store these decadent bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg