Best 7 Caramel Pecan Delight Recipes

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Are you looking for a dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more? Caramel pecan delight is the perfect combination of sweet, sticky caramel, crunchy pecans, and a flaky crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a delicious dessert that will be a hit at any gathering. Let's dive into the ingredients and steps needed to create this caramel pecan delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PICCADILLY'S CAFETERIA PECAN DELIGHT RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Piccadilly's Cafeteria Pecan Delight Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by WhystleStop

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 egg whites, room temperature (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 teaspoon cream tarter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup lightly roasted pecans, chopped small (for crust)
1/4 cup pecans, chopped medium (for topping)
1/2 cup Ritz Crackers, lightly roasted, chopped fine, (for crust)
12 ounces Whipped Topping (Cool-Whip)
Caramel topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Bake 1/3 cup pecans and Ritz crackers for 5 minutes. You want to lightly roast the nuts and crackers. Watch them carefully so they do not burn. The crackers and nuts should be a light golden in color. Remove from oven when golden and place on paper towel until cool. Add vanilla and cream of tarter to egg whites and beat until stiff. Slowly add sugar and continue to beat egg whites until very stiff, peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in 1/3 cup pecans and Ritz crackers. Place in a 10" pie pan that has been lightly sprayed with a non stick baking spray. Spread the meringue to the sides and cover the bottom of pan. The meringue will be about 1" - 1 1/8" thick layer in the pie pan. Hollow out a little hole in the middle of the bottom of the meringue the size of half a dime, this will help with a even baking of the shell. If you have any meringue left make little nest bake the same manner and fill with leftover pudding or fruits. Place in a preheated oven at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Check shell, the meringue should not scorch, it will turn light tan in color. Turn oven off and let shell dry in the oven for another hour. Remove shell and cool. When shell is cool place the whipped topping in the shell and sprinkle with 1/4 cup broken pecans. Place in refrigerator to completely chill before serving. When ready to serve, you may drizzle caramel topping over the pie or by the slice. Meringue's will whip fluffier and be fuller when prepared at low humidity.

CARAMEL PECAN DELIGHT



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After one bite of this rich caramel-drizzles dessert, you'll move it to the top of your recipe file. A buttery crust of crushed pecan cookies complements the cheesecake-like filling. "It's a glorious treat," promises Judy Atwell of Aptos, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) pecan shortbread cookies
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, divided
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup caramel topping until smooth. In a small bowl, whisk milk and dry pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let set for 2 minutes or until soft set; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread over the cooled crust. Sprinkle with pecans. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until set. Cut into squares; drizzle with remaining caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARAMEL PECAN DELIGHT



Caramel Pecan Delight image

After one bite of this rich caramel-drizzles dessert, you'll move it to the top of your recipe file. A buttery crust of crushed pecan cookies complements the cheesecake-like filling. 'It's a glorious treat,' promises Judy Atwell of Aptos, California.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package pecan cookies, crushed
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping, divided
1 ½ cups cold milk
1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup caramel topping until smooth. In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread over the cooled crust. Sprinkle with pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Cut into squares; drizzle with remaining caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 563.4 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

PECAN DELIGHT



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This is wonderful!

Provided by Sandi

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
20 buttery round crackers, crushed fine
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until slightly stiff. Add sugar, vanilla, baking powder, Ritz crackers and pecans. Mix well, and pour into greased 9 inch pie plate.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes exactly.
  • Allow pie to cool to room temperature, and then cover with nondairy whipped topping. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

PECAN DELIGHTS



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A relative visiting from Oklahoma brought these and the recipe with her. Who can resist rich chewy caramel over crunchy pecans drizzled with sweet chocolate? These candies have become a holiday favorite to both make and eat! -Linda Jonsson, Marion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 pounds whole pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved. Gradually add milk; mix well. Continue cooking until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Loosen from paper. , Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle over each cluster. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMEL-DIPPED PECANS



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Use these nuts to decorate a chocolate or caramel tart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 pecan halves
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Gently insert an 8-inch wooden skewer into each pecan. Set aside.
  • Prepare an ice bath, and set aside. Combine the sugar, water, and cream of tartar in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Wash down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Cook, without stirring, until the mixture begins to brown. Gently swirl the pan to color evenly. Remove from heat when caramel is a rich amber color, and place pan in ice bath for 5 seconds to stop the cooking.
  • Allow caramel to sit, until slightly thickened, for about 15 minutes. (To test: Dip a wooden spoon into the caramel, and lift it several inches over the pan; if a drip slowly forms and then hardens, the caramel is ready.) When caramel is ready, dip pecans, lifting up and swirling slightly to fully coat. Hold skewer over the pan to allow the drip to lengthen and slightly harden, about 1 minute. If necessary, use a pair of scissors to cut the drip from the caramel remaining in the pan. Place skewers on an inverted baking sheet lined with waxed paper, and allow the caramel to completely harden, about 5 minutes. If desired, stand skewers upright in flower foam or a heavy container until ready to serve. Gently remove skewers before serving.

CARAMEL PECAN DELIGHT PIE! RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Caramel Pecan Delight Pie! Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Tricia33

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups rough chopped pecans
2 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese softened
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping
1 jar caramel ice cream topping
2 graham cracker pie crusts

Steps:

  • In a skillet lightly brown the pecans and coconut in the butter. Set aside to cool. With an electric mixer blend the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping. Divide evenly between the two pie crusts. Top each with half of the pecan and coconut mixture. Drizzle the entire jar of caramel ice cream topping over the tops of both pies. Refrigerate or freeze for at least 3 - 4 hours. I think they cut best if you freeze them.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pecans. Stale pecans will not have as much flavor and will be more likely to be tough.
  • Toast the pecans before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan when making the caramel sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Stir the caramel sauce constantly while it is cooking. This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel sauce. Overcooked caramel sauce will be too thick and sticky.
  • Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before adding it to the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
  • Use a silicone spatula to mix the ingredients together. This will help to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. This will help to ensure that the bars hold together well.
  • Chill the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting them. This will help them to set properly.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Caramel pecan delight bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a layer of shortbread crust, a layer of gooey caramel sauce, and a layer of toasted pecans. The bars are then chilled and cut into squares. Caramel pecan delight bars are a great way to use up leftover caramel sauce, and they are also a popular gift item.

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