Description
Pecan Pie Slabs are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert a buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, gooey pecan filling. Easier to slice and share than traditional pecan pie, these bars are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you crave a classic Southern treat in slab form.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100 g) sugar
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
½ tsp salt
For the Filling:
1 ½ cups (300 g) brown sugar, packed
1 cup (320 g) light corn syrup (or golden syrup)
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
3 cups (330 g) pecan halves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10×15-inch rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
3. Bake crust for 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
4. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
5. Stir in pecan halves, then pour filling evenly over the hot crust.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes, until the center is set.
7. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars or slabs.
Notes
For extra depth, toast pecans before adding to the filling.
These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Slabs, Pecan Pie Bars, Holiday Dessert, Easy Pecan Pie