All the Flavor of Pecan Pie—Without the Fuss!
Shortcut alert! These easy pecan pie bars use refrigerated pie crust for a buttery base, topped with a gooey, nutty filling that’s just as delicious as traditional pecan pie—but ready in half the time. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you need a quick sweet fix!
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ 5-minute prep – Uses store-bought pie crust!
✅ Chewy-crispy texture – Toasty pecans + caramel-like filling.
✅ No rolling pin needed – Just press and bake.
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Ideal for gifting or parties.
📝 Ingredients
(Makes 12 bars)
For the Crust:
- 1 (16 oz) package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
For the Filling:
- 1 cup (240ml) light corn syrup
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ cups (180g) pecan halves
(Optional: Sea salt flakes for garnish!)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Press Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Unroll pie crusts and press into the pan (trim excess if needed).
2️⃣ Make the Filling
- Whisk corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in pecans.
3️⃣ Bake & Cool
- Pour filling over crust. Bake 30–35 mins until set and golden.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
💡 Pro Tips
🔹 For extra flavor: Toast pecans at 350°F for 5–7 mins before mixing.
🔹 Clean cuts: Chill 30 mins before slicing with a hot knife.
🔹 Gluten-free? Use GF pie crust or almond flour crust.
❓ FAQs + Variations
1. Can I use homemade pie crust?
✅ Yes! Use your favorite recipe for a single 9×13-inch crust.
2. How do I store leftovers?
🧊 Room temp: Up to 3 days (cover tightly).
❄️ Freeze: Up to 1 month (wrap individual bars).
3. No corn syrup?
🍯 Substitute maple syrup or honey (texture will be softer).
4. Make it chocolatey?
🍫 Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the filling.
5. Nut-free version?
🌰 Use sunflower seeds or pretzel pieces instead.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- With vanilla ice cream for à la mode bars
- Drizzled with caramel sauce
- Paired with coffee for afternoon tea
⏳ Time & Nutrition
Prep: 5 mins | Bake: 35 mins | Total: 40 mins
Calories: ~320/bar | Servings: 12
🌟 Final Thoughts
These Pecan Pie Bars are the ultimate lazy girl dessert—rich, nutty, and impossibly easy. Perfect for:
- Thanksgiving shortcuts
- Last-minute hostess gifts
- When you crave pie without the work!
Sweet, sticky, and seriously satisfying! 😋🥧
(Tip: For holiday flair, dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder!)
