Desserts

Pecan Pie Bites

Jennifer Debth
November 09, 2015
63

Pecan Pie Bites - bite sized, quick & easy to make, & filled w/ a maple bourbon caramel. Chocolate chips are optional!

30
Caramel:
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
¼ cup heavy whipping cream (or half and half)
½ tablespoon bourbon (can be replaced with vanilla - but omit extra ½ teaspoon of vanilla)
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
Pecan Pie Bites:
2 boxes frozen mini fillo shells (30 shells total)
About ½ cup pecan pieces
About ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Whipped cream/cool whip - optional, as topping
Caramel: Mix the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook while whisking gently for about 3 minutes, until it gets thicker.
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
300

Sodium
50mg
2% DV

Fat
13g
21% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
39g
13% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV
Vegetarian

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  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish (such as 11 x 7-inch or deep 8-inch or 9-inch square); set aside.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water, according to...
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Nutritions

Calories
807

Sodium
843mg
35% DV

Fat
44g
67% DV

Protein
53g
107% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
17g
70% DV