75 Irresistible Pecan Dessert Recipes
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75 Irresistible Pecan Dessert Recipes! Attention all dessert lovers! With fall in full swing, it’s the perfect time to indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of pecans. From numerous pecan pies to pecan cookies to pecan cheesecakes to pecan pie bars and everything in between, pecans are the star ingredient that will take your dessert game to the next level.
So why settle for the same old desserts when you can add a twist with pecans? Grab a mug of hot apple cider and get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible pecan delights! You’re going to love all these pecan dessert ideas!
75 Irresistible Pecan Dessert Recipes Roundup!
Texas Pecan Fudge Pie @ The Soccer Mom Blog
This tempting Texas-style pie uses a crunchy pecan topping and gooey fudge filling to create the ultimate pecan pie. Once you’ve tried a Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, there’s no going back!
Pecan Cheesecake Bars @ Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Pecan Cheesecake Bars are absolutely delicious, sugar free, gluten free and low carb. These incredible pecan cheesecake bars are so simple to make and will be your new favorite, healthy treat!
Basque Pumpkin Cheesecake & Caramel Pecan Topping @ The Peasant’s Daughter
This decadent burnt Basque pumpkin cheesecake takes the classic Spanish recipe and gives it an autumnal twist. You’ll want to make this easy and impressive fall dessert all year round.
Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping @ Chew Out Loud
Whether or not you consider yourself on Team Sweet Potato, we’re pretty confident this Sweet Potato Pie with flaky butter crust and crunchy pecan topping will wow your taste buds this holiday season when it comes to delicious pecan dessert recipes.
Old-Fashioned Georgia Pecan Log @ Savvy Mama Lifestyle
Do you ever enjoy a treat that has tons of nostalgia around it? That’s what Pecan Log candy does for me every time I enjoy one. It brings back memories of childhood road trips, through Georgia, and stopping at a roadside station to buy a pecan log.
Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies @ Savvy Mama Lifestyle
These are a butter soft drop cookie that’s filled with pecan pie. They flatten as they bake and you’ve got a little buttery cookie with the filling in the middle.
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake @ Cooking With Carlee
Rich and creamy cheesecake, sweet and gooey caramel, and toasty pecan come together for a one of a kind dessert experience. Caramel pecan cheesecake is perfect for dinner parties, birthday parties, Thanksgiving and more.
Healthy Caramel Pecan Coconut Ice Cream Bars @ The All Natural Vegan
Introducing a guilt-free indulgence that combines the lusciousness of caramel, the crunch of pecans, and the creamy deliciousness of coconut, these Healthy Caramel Pecan Coconut Ice Cream Bars are the perfect raw vegan dessert!
Homemade Pecan Sandies @ The Baking ChocolaTess
This recipe for melt-in-your mouth Pecan Sandies are way better homemade than the store bought kind! These old-fashioned shortbread sandy-textured cookies stand out for their deep toasted pecan flavor! It’s hard to turn down delicious, homemade cookies that are buttery with lots of vanilla flavor and crunchy pecans in every bite!
Easy Pecan Pie Cheesecake (No Bake) @ Urban Farmie
Is it a pie? Is it a cheesecake? Well, you’re in luck! Pecan pie cheesecake is the best of both worlds. This no bake recipe was inspired by my time in Texas, where pecan pie is practically a food group!
Gluten-Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake (Vegan) @ Strength & Sunshine
The sweet and nutty classic Southern dessert now with a gluten-free and vegan recipe! Gluten-Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake topped with a delicious dairy-free cream cheese frosting and packed with pecans, banana, and pineapple!
Pecan Upside Down Cake @ Everyday Family Cooking
This pecan upside down cake is made with sweet and sticky pecan caramel and light yellow cake. If you’re looking for an impressive dessert to make at home, you’ve found it!
Milk Chocolate Chip Toffee Pecan Cookies @ The Baking ChocolaTess
These golden, thick and chewy Bakery-Style Milk Chocolate Chip Toffee Pecan Cookies are the ultimate cookies! Loaded with buttery toffee bits, milk chocolate chips and crunchy pecans, these cookies are soft on the inside and a little crispy on the outside.
Pecan Sugar Cookies @ XOXO Bella
You’re going to love this pecan sugar cookie recipe. The brown sugar pairs with molasses, maple syrup, cinnamon, and more, for a deliciously rich flavor in every bite. Whether you’re looking for melt in your mouth cookies to make for the holidays or you just love sugar cookies and pecans, this recipe might just tick all your boxes. You won’t regret making these!
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies @ Everyday Family Cooking
Gooey dark chocolate chips combine with nutty, crunchy pecans in this recipe for chocolate chip pecan cookies. They’re the perfect treat for everyone who likes to mix salty and sweet flavors.
Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars @ Sift With Kima
These Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are creamy, rich, and decadent. They’re made with a brown butter cinnamon graham cracker crust, filled with a luscious pumpkin cheesecake, and topped with a pecan butterscotch glaze!
Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie @ XOXO Bella
Here’s the best chocolate pecan pie recipe ever. It’s bursting with pecans and chocolate and every mouthful will make you say yummmm!! If a gooey pecan and chocolate dessert sounds good to you, try this pie for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Buttery and Flaky Praline Pecan Scones Recipe @ Peanut Butter Julie
Filled with a generous amount of crunchy, caramelized praline pieces, these buttery pecan scones will make you fall in love at first bite. While this recipe might scream “fall baking,” I love to make them any time of year.
Maple Pecan Blondies @ Bake With Jamie
The brown sugar and maple syrup in these maple pecan blondies work together to give them a caramelly, autumn-flavor. The toasted pecans give these chewy blondies a little crunch! Top with an optional caramel glaze for an indulgent treat!
Brown Butter Banana Pecan Cookies with Chocolate Chips @ Sift With Kima
These Brown Butter Banana Pecan Cookies with Chocolate Chips are crispy on the edges, chewy in the center and filled with oats, pecans, chocolate chips, nutty flavors and warms spices.
Canadian Butter Tarts @ Chocolate & Chai
Canadian Butter Tarts are a sensational treat. This recipe allows for a crisp-but-flaky pastry shell, a slightly runny filling, and a rich caramel flavor. Find out why these are one of Canada’s most popular desserts!
Pecan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies @ My Kitchen Serenity
An easy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe with a hint of cinnamon. Butter, oats, brown sugar, pecans, and the perfect spices come together for the best pecan oatmeal raisin cookies.
Keto Pumpkin Bars with Candied Pecan Topping @ My Kitchen Serenity
These easy Keto Pumpkin Bars will knock your socks off! They’re rich, super moist, and have a candied pecan topping that makes them over the top delicious!
Coconut Pecan Cookies @ Chenee Today
Easy coconut pecan cookies recipe that you’ll make again and again! The soft and chewy texture, touch of cinnamon and vanilla make these the best coconut pecan cookies ever!
Candied Pecan Chocolate Fudge @ Stef’s Sweets & Eats
This Candied Pecan Chocolate Fudge recipe is a bit sinful but worth every calorie. Soft chocolate mixed with some sea salt and topped with candied pecans makes this the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Baked Apples With Pecan Streusel @ Recipes From A Pantry
Rich, buttery, and nutty, these family-friendly Baked Apples have been upgraded to decadent by the addition of a simple but totally delicious pecan streusel. This is an easy to make dessert that utilizes nothing but everyday pantry staples.
Ninja Creami Butter Pecan Ice Cream @ Recipes From A Pantry
Recreate the beloved ice cream shop classic with this easy Ninja Creami Butter Pecan Ice Cream recipe! Easy to make with just 6 simple ingredients, it’s the perfect frozen treat to enjoy all year long!
Raspberry Pecan Dessert Bars @ Stef’s Sweets & Eats
Raspberry Pecan Dessert Bars! A few easy layers of deliciousness makes these fruit bars perfect for a morning snack or as a dessert!
Pecan Cheesecake Pie @ The Baking ChocolaTess
For the holidays, this decadent Pecan Cheesecake Pie recipe is a total crowd pleaser! Especially when your guests realize there is a velvety layer of cheesecake yumminess tucked inside a brown sugar pecan pie! Best of both worlds!
Pecan Pie Bars @ Little Sunny Kitchen
These delicious Pecan Pie Bars are the easiest way to enjoy all of the wonderful flavors and textures of Pecan Pie! Instead of baking a pie, make these buttery shortbread bars topped with sweet and gooey pecans.
Butter Pecan Cake @ Grand Baby Cakes
Y’all this Butter Pecan Cake is straight-up next level! It’s got three fluffy layers of the most tender cake you’ve ever laid tastebuds on, each speckled with golden, toasted pecans for that homey, nutty crunch with a maple cream cheese frosting that changes the game.
The Best Creamy No-bake Turtle Cheesecake Recipe @ Sweet Fix Baker
Looking for a delicious no-bake dessert? Look no further than the best Creamy No-bake Turtle Cheesecake Recipe!
Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies @ The Baking ChocolaTess
These Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect go-to cookies to make for all of your cookie exchanges and parties for the holidays! It’s hard to resist these delicious, buttery pecan cookies, generously loaded with crunchy pecans and chocolate chips, with their crisp edges and soft and chewy centers.
Chocolate Pecan Pie Brownies @ The Baking ChocolaTess
These glorious Chocolate Pecan Pie Brownies are such a fun way to bring pecan pie and brownies together for a really special treat for the holidays. A real yummy fall classic mash-up we are loving!
Pecan Pie Cheesecake @ Little Sunny Kitchen
Pecan Pie Cheesecake is a decadent and delicious dessert that is the perfect combination of a rich, creamy cheesecake with buttery, sweet, and crunchy pecan pie filling.
Vegan Pecan Turtles @ Daily Vegan Meal
Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, have you ever tried Vegan Pecan Turtles? Not only are vegan pecan turtles super delicious, but they are also guilt-free and an easy to make recipe!
Maple Bourbon Pecan Tart @ Art of Natural Living
This Maple Bourbon Pecan Tart is nutty, flavorful, and impressive but requires only basic baking skills. A festive holiday or special dessert.
Butterscotch Pecan Ice Cream Loaf @ A Mummy Too
There are so many things to love about this amazing butterscotch and pecan ice cream loaf. For a start, it has a fantastic flavour that’s rich and more-ish, plus a wonderfully fine and light crumb.
Easy Pecan Upside Down Bundt Cake @ Practically Homemade
This Pecan Upside Down Bundt Cake is the perfect pecan dessert. A moist and delicious bundt cake is topped with a sweet pecan pie filling for the ultimate pairing.
Southern Pecan Praline Cheesecake @ Modern Honey
This Pecan Cheesecake is a rich, creamy homemade cheesecake topped with decadent brown sugar pecan praline sauce. This Pecan Praline Cheesecake combines pecan pie and cheesecake into one perfect pecan dessert!
Coconut Pecan Cookies With Brown Butter @ Kneaded That
If you enjoy German chocolate cake and/or German chocolate cake with coconut pecan filling, then you are in for a treat here! These cookies taste exactly like the filling, and they are truly a chef’s kiss.
Pecan Pie Bars @ The Cooking Duo
These easy Pecan Pie Bars are one of our favorite pecan dessert recipes. If you love pecan pie during the holidays, you will love these bars. We’ve made them for parties and special occasions, and they’re always a hit.
Crockpot Apple Cobbler With Pecans @ Slow Cooker Meals
Treat yourself to a warm and comforting Crockpot Apple Cobbler that’s as easy as pie, thanks to canned apple pie filling and a cake mix straight from the box. The topping blends brown sugar, flour, pecans, and butter for an easy slow cooker dessert that’s as good as the traditional.
Mini Pecan Pie Bites @ The Savory Cipolla
These Mini Pecan Pie Bites are a delicious version of a classic holiday dessert everyone loves. With toasted pecans, rich butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, these mini pecan pies will keep your friends and family begging for more.
The Best Coconut Pecan Cookies @ Cooking Up Memories
Coconut Pecan Cookies are a tasty treat with a soft and chewy texture from the combination of sweetened shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and a rich buttery dough.
Dark Chocolate Covered Pecans @ Haute & Healthy Living
These dark chocolate covered pecans are perfectly sweet, salty and crunchy and make a delicious treat for the holiday season. Plus, they’re a great last-minute easy gift idea that can be prepped in less than 30 minutes! {Gluten-free, vegan & dairy-free}.
Vegan Candied Pecans @ Less With Laur
Crafted with just five simple ingredients, these vegan candied pecans are surprisingly easy to prepare. Sprinkle them over salads, yogurt parfait, or oatmeal for a touch of sweetness and crunch, or simply enjoy them on their own as a delicious snack. They also make amazing holiday gifts!
Pecan Pumpkin Snickerdoodles @ Homemade Hooplah
These pillowy pumpkin snickerdoodles are infused with delicious fall flavors and the crunch of chopped pecans. They’re a quick and easy classic holiday cookie!
Pecan Upside Down Cake @ The Simple Sweet Life
Pecan pie but make it cake! This easy, single-layer pecan upside down cake is moist, buttery and bursting with caramel and pecan flavors.
Bourbon Pecan Pie – Without Corn Syrup @ The Simple Sweet Life
This bourbon pecan pie is the epitome of rich fall flavors without any artificial corn syrup aftertaste. Perfect for serving up at your Thanksgiving table or as the sweet finale to a slow fall weekend with the family.
Pecan Meltaway Cookies @ Homemade Hooplah
Ultra-light and delicate, these meltaway cookies are flavored with chopped pecans, coated in powdered sugar, and can be made into half-moon or round shapes.
Pecan Cookies @ Organically Addison
These pecan cookies are buttery, sweet and delicious! The butter pecans add the best flavor and slight crunch. These cookies have golden chewy edges and a soft center. They are nutty, crunchy and great for any occasion!
Pecan Tassies (Tarts) @ Cooking With Wine Blog
What’s better than a whole pecan pie? Bite-sized pecan pies of course! And you won’t be able to stop at one of these delicious bite-sized Pecan Tassies!
Brown Butter and Pecan Rum Cake @ Cooking With Wine Blog
Rum cake will always be one of my favorites! It’s hard to put my finger on exactly why I love this brown butter and pecan rum cake so much, but the combo of the rich flavors of the rum combined with a vanilla yellow cake base, brown butter and pecans always puts me in the best mood!
Pecan Pie Cream Puffs @ Live to Sweet
We love a good twist on a classic, and these Pecan Pie Cream Puffs are one of the best! Fantastic for Christmas and Thanksgiving, and also a wonderful warm weather treat, you’ll find any excuse to make them!
Pecan Tart Recipe with Vanilla Cream @ Baking Capture
This modern Pecan Tart Recipe with Vanilla Cream is a stunning dessert. Less traditional than the classic American Pecan pie but still with a lot of flavors, this tart features a sweet pastry crust, a pecan filling, whole pecan nuts, a creamy caramel, and a delicate diplomat cream. Gorgeous tart for our 75 Irresistible Pecan Dessert Recipes!
Gluten-Free Pecan Pie @ Allergy Free Alaska
Swapping out the corn syrup for pure maple syrup in this Gluten-Free Pecan Pie (Corn Syrup-Free, Refined Sugar-Free) adds to the depth and richness of the pie’s flavor. Maple syrup is so amazing on its own, but when used in pecan pie, it’s downright fabulous.
Vegan Maple Candied Pecan Cookies @ The All Natural Vegan
These Vegan Pecan Cookies are the ultimate combination of sweet and crunchy goodness. These delicious vegan cookies are the perfect healthy fall dessert for cookie season. This easy recipe is made with clean and simple ingredients, and they’re so good nobody will even know they’re vegan or healthy!
Butter Pecan Bourbon Fudge @ My Bueno Blog
This Butter Pecan Bourbon Fudge is loaded with toasted, crunchy pecans, spiked with bourbon, and dusted with a pinch of cinnamon. This fudge makes a wonderful holiday treat for gift-giving.
Banana Pecan Nut Muffins @ Baking Capture
Attention all muffin lovers and banana enthusiasts, these Banana Pecan Nut Muffins are calling your name! It’s time to switch up your routine from the classic banana bread and say hello to a delightful muffin.
Spiced Apple Butter Pecan Board @ Sweet & Savory
Since it’s a viral trend, you’ve probably seen this Spiced Apple Butter Pecan Board before. This is a simple-style appetizer served on a wooden board.
Maple Pecan Pastry Braid with Glaze @ This Silly Girl’s Kitchen
This yummy Pecan Pastry is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! If you’re at all like me, you won’t be able to put it down.
Caramel Apple Tart Recipe with Pecan Maple Butter @ Foxes Love Lemons
This Apple Tart is a stunning fall dessert that combines shortcuts like store-bought pie crust with special touches like pecan butter and homemade caramel sauce.
Turtle Pie @ Live to Sweet
Here’s a recipe that’s perfect for late arrival to Thanksgiving planning- this Turtle Pie! Completely no-bake, delicious, and easy as…well…pie!
Double Pecan Thumbprint Cookies @ My Bueno Blog
These classic Double Pecan Thumbprint Cookies are made with buttery shortbread dough studded with chopped pecans that are then topped with homemade caramel icing and a toasted pecan. They’re the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy and are the ideal pairing for a mug of something warm and cozy.
Salted Butterscotch Fudge (With Pecans) @ Seasonal Cravings
This salted butterscotch fudge with pecans is a decadent treat that combines caramelized butterscotch flavor with toasted pecans. These give the fudge a delicious crunch!
Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie @ Baked Abundance
This dark chocolate bourbon pecan pie is THE BEST dessert to serve during the holidays. Made with flaky pie crust and caramel pecan filling dotted with rich dark chocolate chunks.
Easy Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze @ Grits & Gouda
This Easy Apple Pecan Cake recipe is made with fresh apples and flavorful pecans in a bundt pan. You don’t even have to peel the apples! This fall favorite is a showstopper dessert when you drizzle it with a simple brown sugar caramel glaze.
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars @ Princess Pinky Girl
This easy Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust that bakes below a creamy cheesecake filling and is covered with a candied pecan pie topping.
Chocolate Pecan Cobbler Recipe @ This Silly Girl’s Kitchen
Pecan Cobbler is an easy, decadent pecan cobbler recipe made with brownie mix! This is the perfect holiday or anytime-delicious dessert for pecan or chocolate lovers.
Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust @ The Dinner Bell
These Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars with a buttery shortbread crust are like a classic pecan pie in bar form. They have a gooey pecan pie filling with a hint of bourbon and pair perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Karo Pecan Pie @ CopyKat Recipes
Enjoy a classic southern dessert with this easy pecan pie recipe. This recipe has been in my family for more than 50 years and uses the original Karo Pecan Pie recipe. This is the recipe that my grandmother used, and she always received requests for her pie! It’s one of our 75 Irresistible Pecan Dessert Recipes we are craving!
Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars @ Life Around The Table
Skip the hassle of making pie dough and enjoy the flavors of pumpkin pie in these naturally sweetened Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars! These bars are so easy to make and delicious with a buttery oat base, creamy maple pumpkin pie filling, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
Pecan Pie Pudding Cake @ I Heart Eating
Pecan pie pudding cake is a cobbler cake with that that makes its own pecan pie pudding as it bakes. This is a great Thanksgiving dessert that isn’t pie!
Chocolate Pecan Pie @ I Heart Eating
Delicious chocolate pecan pie recipe! This pie has a homemade all-butter pie crust and rich chocolate pecan filling. This easy pie recipe makes a great Thanksgiving dessert!
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans @ Well Fed Baker
These chocolate chip cookies with pecans really let the nuts shine. They are made not only with chopped pecans, but also pecans ground to flour to really bring out the nutty flavor. I used high quality pecans from York Pecan Co, which taste just like the ones my grandpa used to grow.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Pecan Tart @ Salted Plains
This Gluten-Free Chocolate Pecan Tart is made with an almond flour crust, chocolate filling, and a naturally sweetened pecan topping. Dairy-free and vegan.
Pecan Blueberry Crumble Pie @ The Baking ChocolaTess
Welcome to the sweet, delicious world of Pecan Blueberry Crumble Pie! This comforting fall pie recipe is sure to be a hit with the family, plus it’s super simple and quick to make!
Chocolate Covered Pecans @ Organically Addison
These chocolate covered pecans are crunchy, creamy and chocolaty! This easy recipe is great for a healthy dessert. These dark chocolate covered pecans taste rich and decadent but they are shockingly easy and require only 4 ingredients! We are loving these easy pecan dessert recipes!
Italian Cream Cake @ The Baking ChocolaTess
Treat your taste buds to true Southern comfort food with Italian Cream Cake! This old-fashioned Italian Cream Cake begins with 3 layers of moist cake with a dreamy combination of fluffy cream cheese frosting with coconut and roasted pecans right in the cake! Are you in for all of our our pecan dessert recipes?
In summary, pecans are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can elevate any dessert dish. Whether you’re making traditional pecan pie or trying out a new recipe for pecan bars, there are endless possibilities for creating mouth-watering treats with these little nuts. From the health benefits they provide to the rich flavor they add, it’s no wonder that pecans have become a staple in dessert recipes. So the next time you’re in the kitchen, don’t forget to reach for those pecans and let your creativity and taste buds run wild.
So why not make your next gathering a delicious one with a pecan-based dessert? And don’t be afraid to experiment – maybe a chocolate pecan tart or a pecan apple crumble would be the perfect addition to your dessert repertoire. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a sweet treat after dinner, pecans are sure to satisfy. So let’s raise a fork to this delicious nut and all the possibilities it holds. Happy baking!
More Dessert Pecan Recipes
- Pumpkin Butter Pecan Poke Cake
- Chocolate Covered Pecan Pie Bars
- Caramel Pecan Chocolate Oat Bars
- Pecan Pie M&M Blondies
- Maple Apple Pecan Bread
- Butter Pecan Snowball Cookies
