It’s hard to resist a dessert packed with rich, buttery pecans—especially when it’s baked to golden perfection. From pies and bars to cakes and cookies, we found the best pecan desserts that totally deliver on flavor and nostalgia. Some are classics you’ve probably had at every holiday table, while others might surprise you in the best way. Either way, they’re all worth a spot in your recipe box.
Pecan Pralines
Pralines are a Southern classic! Homemade caramel cross between a candy. and a cook. A heavenly treat that just takes 10 minutes!
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Old-Fashioned Southern Caramel Cake With Pecans
Soft butter cake with ground pecans, topped with creamy caramel cream cheese frosting. A Southern classic that’s rich, moist, and perfect for sharing.
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Kentucky Bourbon Balls
Kentucky Bourbon Balls made with bourbon-soaked pecans, butter, and powdered sugar are a sweet, boozy treat for any occasion.
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Pecan Turtles With Chocolate And Salted Caramel
Buttery pecans, gooey caramel, and smooth milk chocolate come together in these easy homemade turtles. A sprinkle of sea salt adds a savory twist.
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Gooey Cinnamon Rolls With Caramel Pecan Sauce
Soft Caramel Cinnamon Rolls filled with cinnamon sugar, topped with rich caramel and toasted pecans. Perfect for any breakfast or brunch.
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Sock It To Me Cake (From-Scratch!)
Buttery pound cake meets cinnamon-pecan streusel in this Sock It To Me Cake. Finished with a vanilla glaze and plenty of old-school charm.
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Possum Pie
Layered Possum Pie with toasted pecans, tangy cream cheese, rich chocolate custard, and whipped cream is a must-try dessert!
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Chewy Caramel Cookie Bars (One Bowl)
These Caramel Bars with pecans and a sweet caramel topping are an easy, irresistible treat that’s sure to hit the spot.
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Caramel Pecan Pie Cheesecake is the perfect dessert! Cheesecake topped with pecans with warm caramel drizzled over! SO GOOD!
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Easy No-Bake Caramel Turtle Pie
This easy, no-bake turtle pie features layers of caramel cream, whipped cream, and chocolate and caramel sauce studded with toasted pecans.
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Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist banana split bundt cake with pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans, topped with pineapple cream cheese frosting.
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Rich And Nutty Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup
Learn how to make pecan pie without corn syrup. Simple, easy, and incredibly tasty! This recipe uses maple syrup instead of highly processed corn syrup.
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Pecan Praline Cheesecake With Caramel Sauce
This Praline Cheesecake with caramel sauce has everything you crave—a crunchy pecan crust, creamy cheesecake, and rich, homemade caramel.
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Caramel Pecan Bars Are Easier Than Pie
Caramel Pecan Bars are a delicious replacement for pecan pie. These bars are packed with caramel and pecans and are easier than pie!
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You’re Not Truly Southern Unless You Know These 18 Dessert Recipes
Growing up around cast iron skillets and porch swings, certain sweets just had to be on the table—or it didn’t feel like home. From gooey pies to melt-in-your-mouth cakes, you’re not truly Southern unless you know these dessert recipes by heart.
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