Sticky Pecan Bars with Melted Silk Chocolate Glaze

Are you looking for a gooey, sticky, nutty dessert glazed with chocolatey indulgence? If yes, then this pecan bar with Silk chocolate recipe is just for you. Adulated by the dessert connoisseurs, these silk chocolate-glazed pecan bars fall under the category of baked desserts. While they are extremely similar to classic pecan pies, here the delightful dessert comes in a bar form.

These pecan bars with Silk chocolate feature a buttery shortbread crust and a gooey, chocolatey, and nutty pecan filling, offering a delicious flavor. These delectable pecan bars get the signature gooey, sticky consistency from corn syrup in their filling, which binds the chopped pecans and silk chocolate and creates a chewy pie filling. Here, the buttery shortbread crust efficiently balances the nutty flavor and caramel sweetness of the intensely sweet filling.

Apart from being an absolute treat for dessert lovers, these pecan bars also come with other advantages. Going to a friend’s place for a potluck? Got an outdoor picnic plan on the weekend? Nothing to worry about. These portable, easy-to-make, and easy-to-serve pecan bars have got your back.

Pecan bars with Silk chocolate Recipe

Ingredients:

For the shortbread crust:

• All-purpose flour- 1.5 cups
• Unsalted Butter (cold and cubed)- 1 cup
• Granulated sugar-1.2 cup

For the pecan filling and assembly:

• Corn Syrup- ½ cup
• Maple Syrup- ½ cup
• Light brown sugar- ½ cup
• Melted, unsalted butter- 4 tablespoons
• Large eggs- 2
• Vanilla extract- 1 teaspoon
• Salt- 1 teaspoon
• Toasted, chopped pecans- 2 cups

Silk Chocolate Glaze:

• Silk Chocolate- 1 Cup
• Melted butter- 5 tablespoons
• Confectioners' sugar-1 cup
• Vanilla Extract- ¼ teaspoon
• Hot water- 2 tablespoons

Pecan bars with Silk chocolate: Step-by-step guide

The shortbread crust

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare an 8-inch square pan by greasing it with nonstick cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Take a large mixing bowl. Combine the cold, cubed butter, sugar, salt, and flour well. Keep mixing the crust ingredients until the dough reaches the desired consistency for the shortbread crust.

Step 3: Once the crust dough is ready, pour it into the prepared pan. Press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan in a uniform layer.

Step 4: In the pre-heated oven, bake the crust until light golden brown.

Make the pecan filling and assemble

Step 1: Take a large mixing bowl. Take corn syrup, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, eggs, melted butter, and cinnamon. Now, combine all the filling ingredients well.

Step 2: Take the baked shortbread crust and sprinkle the chopped, toasted pecans over the baked crust, and pour the pie filling over the pecans.

Step 3: Now bake the pecan pie bars until the filling sets. It takes around 50 minutes.

Step 4: Allow the bars to adjust to the room temperature and then or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Make the silk chocolate glaze

Step 1: Melt silk chocolate and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat.

Step 2: Remove the bowl from the heat and add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Stir the whole mixture in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the glaze turns thick and smooth.

Step 3: Now coat the baked pecan bars with this glossy silk chocolate glaze and serve. You can also store leftover pecan pie bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Pecan bars with Silk chocolate: Tips and Tricks

While these pecan bars with Silk chocolate are easy to make, a few simple tips and tricks can be followed to achieve the taste of a traditional classic pecan pie with minimal effort.

1. Bake the tender and crumbly shortbread crust first, which forms a solid foundation for the gooey, sticky pecan filling, with chocolate glaze.

2. For added chocolatey flavor, you can consider adding chocolate chips while the base is still hot so that they melt easily and add to its gooey texture.

3. When making the shortbread, it is recommended to use cold butter. This step is crucial. Otherwise, the shortbread will not come together well.