Pecan pie bar recipe

Pecan Pie Bars

Recipe by purelykaylie.com

Soft no-bake pecan pie bars with a spiced crust, smooth salted caramel and a generous layer of pecans.

Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients

Pecan pie crust

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecans
  • ½ cup blanched almond flour
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 7–8 large Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1–2 tbsp water, only as needed

Salted caramel

  • 20 large Medjool dates, pitted
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Topping

  • 1 cup crushed pecans

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the crust

    Combine the rolled oats, pecans, almond flour, cinnamon and salt in a food processor. Process until a crumbly, flour-like mixture forms. Add the Medjool dates and process again until the mixture becomes sticky and crumbly. Add a little water only if needed, until the dough holds together when pinched.

  2. 2

    Press the crust

    Transfer the mixture to the RaisingBars mold and press it firmly into an even layer across the base.

  3. 3

    Prepare the salted caramel

    Combine the Medjool dates, water, vanilla and salt in the food processor. Process until a smooth, caramel-like consistency forms, scraping down the sides between pulses as needed.

  4. 4

    Add the caramel and pecans

    Spread the caramel evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the crushed pecans on top and gently press them into the caramel.

  5. 5

    Chill and serve

    Chill the mold in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Remove the bars from the mold and enjoy.