Description
A delightful Pecan Vanilla Dessert combining crunchy pecans, creamy vanilla, and a luscious praline topping, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar for praline
- 1 tablespoon coffee granules
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons gelatin
- 1/2 cup vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
- Mix together the chopped pecans, flour, sugar, softened butter, and salt in a bowl. Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Beat the eggs with the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually fold into the flour mixture to create a smooth batter. Pour over baked shortbread base and return to oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Heat the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until caramelized. Stir in coffee granules and remaining chopped pecans. Pour onto parchment-lined sheet and cool before breaking into pieces.
- Dissolve the gelatin in warm water. Mix with vanilla bean paste and whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold whipped cream into gelatin mixture along with praline.
- Layer the vanilla cake in a serving dish, then layer with praline mixture and top with bavarois. Cover and refrigerate until set.
- Serve the dessert chilled, garnished with additional praline and pecans.
Notes
This dessert pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pecan Dessert, Vanilla Dessert, Praline, Comfort Food, Easy Dessert