Description
These Pecan Pie Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownies with a gooey, caramel-like pecan pie topping. The recipe features a classic brownie base baked first, then topped with a homemade pecan pie filling that’s cooked stovetop before baking again to set. The result is a decadent treat with a perfect balance of chocolate and nutty sweetness, ideal for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base
- 1 box Brownie mix (with ingredients and instructions as per package for 13×9 inch pan)
Pecan Pie Filling
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Light Corn syrup
- 4 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven according to the brownie mix package instructions, typically to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare pecan pie filling base: In a small saucepan, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Place the pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop and cook, stirring continuously to prevent curdling, until the mixture thickens enough to coat a spoon, about 15 minutes.
- Prepare brownie batter: While the filling cooks, prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions.
- Par-bake brownies: Pour the brownie batter into a greased 13×9 inch baking pan and bake for 20 minutes. This partial baking sets the base before adding the topping.
- Finish pecan filling: Stir the roughly chopped pecans into the thickened mixture in the saucepan and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the filling reaches a runny oatmeal-like consistency — loose enough to pour yet not too liquidy.
- Assemble and bake: Remove the par-baked brownies from the oven. Pour the pecan pie filling evenly over the brownies, spreading it to cover the surface completely. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling jiggles slightly when the pan is moved.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature before cutting into squares to serve. Cooling ensures the filling sets properly for clean slices.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your oven; start checking the doneness of the filling around 25 minutes.
- Be sure to stir the pecan filling continuously while cooking to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Chilling the brownies after baking can make cutting even easier but is not necessary.
- Use fresh or toasted pecans for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pecan pie brownies, brownies with pecan topping, pecan pie dessert, chocolate pecan brownies, holiday dessert
