Pecan Pie Bark (Printable)
Crisp graham crackers layered with buttery caramel, toasted pecans, and rich chocolate broken into shareable pieces.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 7 oz graham crackers, broken into large pieces
→ Caramel Layer
02 - 4 oz (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
03 - 3.5 oz (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
05 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 tsp kosher salt
→ Topping
07 - 7 oz (2 cups) roughly chopped pecans, toasted
08 - 6 oz (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
09 - Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange graham cracker pieces in a single even layer with edges touching.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and turns glossy.
03 - Pour the hot caramel evenly over the graham cracker layer, spreading carefully with a spatula to coat all pieces.
04 - Sprinkle the toasted chopped pecans evenly over the caramel. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until the caramel is bubbling.
05 - Remove from the oven and immediately scatter chocolate chips evenly across the surface. Let sit for 3 to 4 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate into a smooth even layer using an offset spatula.
06 - Sprinkle lightly with sea salt if desired. Allow to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.
07 - Once fully set, break into irregular pieces and store in an airtight container for up to one week.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- It delivers every flavor of pecan pie without the stress of making an actual crust.
- The chocolate layer on top turns something already delicious into something people genuinely cannot stop eating.
02 -
- Stir the caramel the entire time it is on the heat because maple syrup scorches fast and burned caramel tastes bitter, not deep.
- Do not try to spread the chocolate chips before they have had time to soften or you will just drag them across the surface in clumps.
03 -
- Toasting the pecans in a dry skillet for four to five minutes before using them doubles the flavor with almost zero extra work.
- Break the bark by hand instead of cutting it because irregular pieces look more appealing and feel more generous than uniform squares.