Description
Lazy girl pecan pie squares deliver a simple, indulgent dessert with minimal effort. Rich, buttery layers of caramel and pecans nestle atop a crumbly shortbread base, making you crave each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml / 12 fl oz) pecans, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) light corn syrup
- 1 cup (220 grams / 8 oz) brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml / 12 fl oz) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 grams / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 grams / 2 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Craft a golden graham cracker foundation by mixing crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, then press firmly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Crust Baking: Crisp the base by baking at 350°F for 10 minutes, creating a sturdy platform for the decadent topping.
- Filling Creation: Whisk corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth, generating a luxurious caramel-like consistency.
- Pecan Integration: Gently fold chopped pecans into the silky mixture, ensuring uniform distribution for maximum flavor complexity.
- Assembly and Baking: Pour the pecan-laden filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading evenly and returning to the oven for 25-30 minutes until the surface turns a rich golden-brown and the filling sets with a subtle wobble.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, then slice into elegant squares, revealing layers of buttery crust and nutty, caramelized filling.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Grease the baking dish generously to guarantee effortless square removal and prevent annoying sticking.
- Crust Perfection Tip: Pack down the graham cracker base firmly and evenly to create a solid, stable foundation that won’t crumble when serving.
- Filling Fusion Technique: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to eliminate sugar lumps and create a smooth, silky texture that guarantees consistent flavor in every bite.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow pie squares to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean edges and help the filling set perfectly, preventing messy slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg