Pecan Dessert Recipes

Pecans star in pecan pie and pralines, and play supporting roles in carrot cake, ice cream, coffee cake, and more. These pecan dessert recipes will satisfy every sweet desire.

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Coconut Pecan Frosting II

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This frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German Chocolate Cake.
By AUNT B

Maple Pecan Shortbread Squares

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These squares are my husband's favorite. We get some real, pure maple syrup from back home in Ontario, Canada, and they are just to die for. Hope you enjoy as much as we do.
By Tracey Lafave Kessler

Salted Pecan-Maple Ice Cream

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This is an utterly delicious ice cream recipe. The sea salt adds a perfect touch.
By livduran

Nickie's Apple-Pecan Cheesecake

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Nickie, my boss, made this cheesecake and brought to work. Everyone raved about it, and it is to die for! I know of no one who does not like it, although it may not be so beautiful to look at.
By Lindy72

Chocolate Pecan Delite

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This layered dessert with a pecan crust, cream cheese and pudding is a favorite of most all.
By BIGBON

Caramel Pecan Pie

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Buttery caramel candies add extra flavor to a classic holiday pecan pie.
By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Amazing Pecan Coffee Cake

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Melt in your mouth. My mother-in-law actually asked for this recipe... now THAT'S saying something.
By DWBH

Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie

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This is my own invention--combining chocolate with a pecan pie seemed like such a good idea. I decided to try it, and the result was delicious. In place of instant coffee, try using espresso.
By Jeannette Gartner

Carrot Cake III

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A simple, moist, yummy carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
By Allrecipes Member

Sock it to Me Cake III

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A butter cake mix helps make this cake with cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans fairly quick and easy to achieve.
By Allrecipes Member

Grandma's Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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My gramma used to bake cakes and pies during the Depression and my grampa would sell them door-to-door and on the street corners to support them during that awful time. This is one of my favorites.
By C N

Millionaire Pie

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I have been making this pie every Thanksgiving and it's usually the first pie to finish. This recipe makes two pies.
By NWILMOT
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Old Southern Chocolate Pecan Sheet Cake
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I received this recipe from an old Southern cook, a copy of a copy of a typed-up sheet from long ago, annotated with her notes (which included the word oleo instead of margarine). I've never seen another chocolate cake recipe like it, which instructs the cook to heat part of the cake batter on the stove, and pour the cooked icing over a hot cake. The result is a wonderfully rich (yet surprisingly light) chocolate sheet cake topped with a cooked chocolate and pecan frosting. This cake has an incredible homemade taste, yet is foolproof! Will make you forget Duncan Hines®!

More Pecan Dessert Recipes

Pralines

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Had these in New Orleans and loved them, so I tried different combos and liked this best.
By MARKR

Pecan Pie Bars I

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These pecan pie bars are great for the children and adults in any family.
By MARIETA

Easy Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches

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Simply delicious and easy Southern peach cobbler. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping and drizzle with caramel topping.
By cardiacrn1

Butter Brickle Frozen Delight

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This dessert is a frozen winner! It is made in a 9" springform and can be stored in the freezer and served immediately when unexpected company arrives. It is a very rich dessert with layers of butter brickle, caramel sauce, and a rich layer of cool whip & cream cheese. Very rich!
By LORIELEECOOPER

Freezer Caramel Drizzle Pie

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This is a delicious pie that people just love on a hot summer day. Great for Sunday dessert if prepared Saturday night.
By Allrecipes Member

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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Creamy homemade ice cream! Excellent summertime treat!
By SUSAN LONG

Grandma's Chew Bread

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A southern style bar cookie loaded with brown sugar and pecans. Relax in the afternoon and chew on some of these.
By Allrecipes Member

Mardi Gras King Cake

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Colorful King cake filled with cinnamon, sugar, pecans, and a plastic baby.
By Allrecipes Member

It Won't Last Cake

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This cake is very moist, and easy to make. All who have tried it thinks it's a hit. It reminds me of a banana cake with a touch of pineapple and cinnamon. Serves 24.
By Allrecipes Member

Chocolate Caramel Brownies

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My aunt gave me this recipe. It is a little trouble, but they will be the best brownies you'll ever eat.
By Allrecipes Member

Texas Pie

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Quick to make and as big as Texas.
By LTEDFORD

Willard Family German Chocolate Cake

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This recipe has been in my family for a very long time. My great-grandma could make this with her eyes closed. My father was born on her birthday so she made this cake for him every year. Even shipped it to him in Korea when he was stationed there in the army.
By Kelly MacDonald

Southern Praline Pecan Cake

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This is an easy but wonderful recipe for Southern praline pecan cake everyone loves.
By Allrecipes Member

Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

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This is a wonderful family recipe I often make at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
By Leah Little

Pecan Pie V

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Unlike most pecan pies, this one does not require corn syrup.
By Allrecipes Member

Tiny Pecan Tarts

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These are so easy and melt in your mouth! My brothers request these every year for the Holidays, as well as my family.
By Allrecipes Member

Skillet Apple Brownie

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This is a warm, chewy skillet apple dessert with a brownie-like texture. Served in a cast iron pan, it's an impressive presentation, perfect for company. Serve with good quality vanilla ice cream.
By MomZilla Evin

Pretzel Turtles

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Make turtles at home with pretzels, caramel chocolate candies, and pecans.
By Cacki

Pecan Sour Cream Pound Cake

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I won first place with this cake at the Cuyahoga County Fair (Cleveland, Ohio) in 1993. For a nuttier variation, you can substitute 1 cup of the flour with 1 cup of ground pecans.
By CAROLE10

German Chocolate Cake III

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A spectacular German Chocolate cake made from scratch, using cake flour.
By Allrecipes Member

Georgia Cornbread Cake

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Cakey and blond brownie tasting. Had this at Mickey's Grill in Baker, FL.
By Patti'sPantry

Irish Cream Bundt Cake

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Great tasting glazed Bundt cake with Irish cream baked in. Excellent for any time or any occasion.
By Allrecipes Member

Easy Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

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Love bread pudding and pecan pie? Now you can enjoy the flavors of pecan pie in a creamy and delicious bread pudding that is super easy to make. And, easy to clean up with this pan! Serve while slightly warm with some fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
By T-fal
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Elvis Presley Cake

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Are you lonesome tonight? This cake will have you itchin' like a bug on a fuzzy tree. Even your hound dog will like it. Thank you, thank you very much.
By Allrecipes Member
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