Pecan desserts come in various forms, from simple pecan clusters and candied pecans to more elaborate pies and bars. Pecans are also used as a topping for cheesecake and toffee, and are a popular holiday gift. Pecan tart is a well-known dessert, and pecan bars resemble a mix between a cookie and pie. Pecans are also used in toffee and as a topping for other desserts like cheesecake.
There are several types of pecan desserts, some more complex than others. Pecan clusters and candied pecans are popular, extremely simple, and relatively quick to make. For more elaborate pecan desserts, pies and bars are very common. These nuts, which are technically considered a fruit, are also popular as a topping for cheesecake or toffee.
Pecan Bunches are often described as a nut with no crust and no baking. Whole pecans are mixed with a variety of hot, sticky ingredients. Chocolate, caramel and marshmallow fluff are popular. Once the pecans have been mixed into the hot ingredients, the mixture is dropped onto a sheet of wax paper and allowed to cool. Once hardened, this pecan cluster dessert can be stored in an airtight container and eaten as a sweet snack after a meal.
Candied pecans are often served as a sweet after-dinner snack during the fall and winter months; they also make an excellent holiday aperitif. For this pecan dessert, the pecans are coated in a blend of sugar, butter, and warm, sweet spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg. Once fully coated, the pecans are slow cooked until the coating caramelizes. Once cooled, this pecan dessert is ready to eat and tends to keep for a week or two in an airtight container. These pecan desserts are also popular food gifts around the winter holidays.
Pecan tart is one of the most popular and well-known pecan desserts. The pecans are mixed with a sweetened base of molasses, syrup, brown sugar, and spices, then cooked in a shell. A variety of liqueurs are also popular additions. The cake can be served with whipped cream, ice cream, or a creamy liqueur frosting.
Other common pecan desserts are pecan bars or squares. These typically resemble a mix between a cookie and the method used to create pecan clusters or pie. A plain sugar dough is spread out in a pan and half-baked. Then, a mixture of pecans, sugar, and other binding ingredients is spread over the dough and baked until done. This pecan dessert can be drizzled with chocolate or caramel or left alone.
These delicious nuts are also a popular topping for a variety of other desserts. Pecan cheesecake is a common dish served in early spring or late fall; the hot, warm pecan blend and cool, refreshing cheesecake is a good dessert for the in-between seasons. Pecans are also often used in toffee, made from a mixture of butter and sugar. For this dish, the base candy is often slathered in dark chocolate and chopped pecans are pressed into the hot candy before it sets.
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