Pecan Pie Brownies – Jane’s Patisserie

A scrumptious fudgy autumnal pecan pie brownie with a thick chocolate brownie, and a scrumptious pecan pie type topping

These pecan pie brownies are the autumnal season, in a bake, and I like them a lot. They’re fudgy, chocolate, nutty and scrumptious. 

Brownies

If there’s one bake I by no means get uninterested in making (or consuming), it’s a brownie. And let’s be trustworthy, is there such a factor as too many brownie recipes? Completely not! Brownies are one of the cherished bakes around the globe, and it’s simple to see why. That wealthy, fudgy texture paired with deep chocolate flavour is the final word consolation meals, and when somebody affords a slice, the reply is at all times: “Oh go on then!”

One among my all-time favorite recipes is my basic triple chocolate brownie, which has turn into the bottom for thus lots of my different decadent brownie creations, together with this show-stopping pecan pie brownie. It begins with a wealthy, fudgy brownie layer created from simply six easy substances: darkish chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Then it’s topped with a sticky, candy, and nutty pecan pie layer that takes this recipe to the subsequent stage.

These pecan pie brownies mix the very best of each worlds, the indulgence of a chocolate brownie and the gooey caramel crunch of pecan pie. Whether or not you’re baking for the vacations, an important day, or simply as a result of, that is the pecan brownie recipe you’ll come again to repeatedly. 

Autumnal baking 

There’s one thing undeniably magical about autumn baking. Because the climate cools and the leaves flip golden, the urge to fill the kitchen with the nice and cozy scent of cinnamon, caramel, and baked apples turns into irresistible. Autumn is the proper season for consolation bakes… the type of cosy, golden treats that make you wish to curl up with a blanket and a cup of tea.

One among my go-to bakes this time of 12 months is my apple crumble traybake. It’s a twist on a basic dessert, layered right into a mushy, spiced sponge with juicy apples and a buttery crumble topping. It’s all the things you’re keen on a few conventional apple crumble, however in simple traybake type; excellent for sharing (or not!).

Should you’re a fan of wealthy, candy bakes, then you definately’ll love my sticky toffee blondies. They mix the deep caramel flavour of sticky toffee pudding with the fudgy texture of a blondie, a correct autumn deal with that at all times goes down a storm. And for one thing with somewhat spice? My sticky toffee cinnamon rolls are a dreamy mash-up of two iconic desserts. Suppose mushy, fluffy cinnamon rolls baked with a sticky toffee glaze – pure indulgence, and very best for sluggish weekend mornings.

Whether or not you’re baking for Bonfire Evening, a comfortable gathering, or simply embracing the season, these autumn baking recipes are assured to carry heat and pleasure to your kitchen. 

Pecan Pie 

Because the climate turns colder and the nights develop darker (cosy heaven), there’s nothing higher than a comfortable, indulgent bake and pecan pie is a type of desserts that appears like a heaven. Wealthy, buttery, and stuffed with toasted nutty flavour, it’s the type of pudding that feels proper at house on any autumn desk, whether or not it’s for a Sunday lunch or a relaxed night deal with.

Pecan pie (in brownie type no less than) is made with easy substances that carry most flavour. It begins with unsalted butter and mushy brown sugar, melted collectively to type a ravishing caramel-like base. Golden syrup provides that signature stickiness, whereas an egg helps create that easy, set filling. A splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt carry stability and heat, and the primary character, chopped pecans add crunch in each chew.

While I haven’t truly revealed my pecan pie dessert recipe but, this brownie recipe is for sure a very good one to go for for the time being as a result of it’s simply completely delicious. 

Brownie batter

As a result of the main target of this recipe is the pecan pie topping, I went for a extra fundamental brownie base with simply the essential brownie substances… no chocolate chunks! You may in fact add them in order for you, however I gelt it wasn’t mandatory on this event as I needed the main target to be the pecan pie topping. 

• Chocolate – I’ll at all times stand by this: utilizing darkish chocolate is essential to the proper brownie. I like to recommend selecting chocolate with no less than 70% cocoa solids for the richest flavour.
• Butter – You may go together with unsalted block butter or perhaps a good-quality baking unfold. Each work effectively in brownies, so use no matter you may have available.
• Eggs – I sometimes use medium eggs, however giant eggs are nice too. As a common rule, use 4 medium or 3 giant eggs for the very best consistency in your brownie batter.
• Sugar – I change between gentle brown mushy sugar and caster sugar, relying on the flavour I’m aiming for, or just what’s within the cabinet! For this bake, I used gentle brown mushy sugar so as to add a beautiful trace of caramel.
• Flour – It’s plain flour all the best way for brownies. No elevating brokers wanted
• Cocoa Powder – I want a powerful, high-quality cocoa powder for that deep, intense chocolate flavour. The richer, the higher. 

Pecan pie topping

In order these are pecan pie impressed and topped brownies, the precise pecan pie ingredient is ever so barely totally different to how I’d do a standard pecan pie – however that’s completely nice. It’s nonetheless a straightforward to make combination to prime your brownies with

• Butter – I’d advocate utilizing unsalted block butter, and never a baking unfold or margarine 
• Sugar – I exploit gentle brown mushy sugar, because it’s the identical because the brownie and for the scrumptious caramel flavour 
• Syrup – golden syrup is king right here. If you need a deeper flavour, you need to use black treacle
• Salt – somewhat sprinkle of sea salt is ideal for the pecan combine however it’s elective for individuals who don’t like salt of their bakes
• Vanilla – somewhat sprint of vanilla as at all times 
• Egg – one egg to assist bind the combination and create the proper bake 

Baking the brownies

I begin by melting the darkish chocolate and butter collectively till easy. You are able to do this within the microwave (which is what I often do), or soften them gently over a pan of simmering water utilizing a heatproof bowl. As soon as melted, go away the combination to chill for round 10 minutes.

Whereas the chocolate combination is cooling, I whisk the eggs and sugar collectively in a separate bowl till they flip thick, pale, and mousse-like. This could take a couple of minutes, whether or not you’re utilizing an electrical whisk or doing it by hand. You’re aiming for a lightweight, ethereal texture the place it’s best to see ribbons or trails left within the combination whenever you raise the whisk out.

Subsequent, gently fold the cooled chocolate and butter combination into the egg combination, being cautious to not knock out an excessive amount of air. Then fold within the plain flour and cocoa powder till simply mixed. Pour the brownie batter right into a lined 9” sq. baking tin and bake in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes, till there’s a slight wobble within the centre.

As soon as out of the oven, go away the oven on and make the pecan pie filling. Add the butter, sugar, syrup to a pan and soften collectively till easy. Then, you might want to let it cool barely as you add within the vanilla, salt, egg and pecans and blend to mix. I fastidiously pour it over the brownie – do it in small quantities as a heavy pour may impression the brownie, and unfold fastidiously till even.

Bake the brownies again within the oven for an extra 20 minutes or so to bake the pecan pie topping, and mold all the things collectively right into a scrumptious bake. I let the bars cool totally within the tin, after which set within the fridge for just a few hours earlier than baking. 

Suggestions and tips 

• These brownies will final 5+ days at room temperature, or within the fridge
• You may freeze this brownies for 3+ months 
• I exploit this 9″ sq. tin when baking my brownies 
• You may add chocolate chips to the brownie combination in order for you – 100-200g value could be tasty 
• It’s essential to make use of the right measurement tin in order that the bake works appropriately 

Brownies

• 200 g unsalted butter
• 200 g darkish chocolate
• 275 g gentle brown mushy sugar
• 4 medium eggs
• 100 g plain flour
• 50 g cocoa powder

Pecan topping

• 50 g unsalted butter
• 115 g gentle brown mushy sugar
• 75 g golden syrup
• 250 g pecans (chopped)
• 1 medium egg
• pinch of sea salt (elective)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Preheat the oven to 180ºc/160ºc fan and line a 9×9″ sq. tin with parchment paper and go away to the facet for now.

• Add the darkish chocolate and butter to a bowl, and soften the 2 collectively till easy. I do that within the microwave. Depart to chill for 5-10 minutes

• In a brand new bowl, add the sugar and eggs and whisk collectively for a few minutes till doubled in quantity, and mousse like

• Fold via the cooled butter/chocolate combination after which fold via the plain flour and cocoa powder

• Pour the combination into the lined tin after which bake within the oven for 25 minutes

• As soon as the 25 minutes is up, take away the tin from the oven and go away on the facet

• Add the butter, sugar and syrup to a pan and soften collectively till easy. Depart to chill for five minutes

• Add the pecans, egg, salt and vanilla and blend collectively till mixed

• Rigorously pour the combination of the highest of the brownies (finest to do in small spoonfuls in order that it is simpler to unfold)

• Return the tin to the oven for 20-25 minutes, till golden and effervescent and scrumptious

• Depart to chill totally within the tin after which set within the fridge for 3+ hours

• Slice up and revel in!

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