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Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 450
Delight in these rich, buttery bars with a sweet maple and pecan filling, topped with flaky sea salt and served with whipped cream.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 226 grams salted butter, melted
  • 284 grams all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 110 grams light brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Pecan Filling

  • 113 grams salted butter
  • 120 grams cold heavy cream
  • 45 grams heavy cream (at room temperature)
  • 22 grams powdered sugar (or more to taste)
  • 284 grams all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 110 grams light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 1/4 cups pecan halves
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 120 grams cold heavy cream

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment and spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix melted butter and crust ingredients, press into pan, prick with fork, and bake for 18-20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, and heavy cream until boiling; simmer 3 minutes. Temper eggs with ⅓ cup of mixture, then combine with remaining mixture. Stir in pecans, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour over crust.
  • Bake for 28-34 minutes until center jiggles slightly. Cool completely before slicing.
  • Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Serve bars with whipped cream and flaky sea salt.

Notes

For best results, serve at room temperature after cooling.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pecans