Description
Irresistible German chocolate pecan pie bites blend rich chocolate, caramel, and nutty pecans into bite-sized delights. Guests will savor these elegant, easy-to-enjoy treats that promise a perfect balance of sweet and crunchy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Nut and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Base Ingredients:
- 1 package mini tart shells
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a mini tart pan for the delectable bites.
- Combine chopped pecans, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, condensed milk, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Carefully distribute the rich mixture evenly across each mini tart shell, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Transfer the filled tart pan to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a set filling consistency.
- Remove from the oven and let the bites rest and stabilize for 10 minutes, allowing them to cool and firm up slightly before serving.
- Gently extract the bites from the tart pan and plate, ready to be enjoyed as a decadent dessert or sweet treat.
Notes
- Adjust coconut texture by toasting shredded coconut beforehand for deeper, nuttier flavor and enhanced crunchiness.
- Swap condensed milk with dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream for vegan-friendly version that maintains rich, creamy consistency.
- Use silicone mini tart molds for easier removal and preventing potential sticking of delicate bites.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or semi-sweet to customize sweetness and complexity of flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg