Cardamom Pecan Pie Bars

Posted on Nov 11th, 2024

by Mia Florea

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Dessert

These cardamom pecan pie bars combine a buttery almond-cardamom base with a rich topping of chopped pecans, coconut, and a hint of lemon zest and ginger. Baked until golden and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these bars have a delightful balance of warm spices, nutty crunch, and subtle citrus notes.

They’re rich, nutty, buttery and very comforting! A great snack any time of the day or a delicious holiday treat.

Enjoy!

Cardamom Pecan Pie Bars

Mia Florea

Perfect for gatherings, these cardamom pecan pie bars offer a cozy, aromatic treat that feels just right for holiday baking or anytime indulgence.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Course Dessert

Cuisine International

Servings servings

Ingredients

For the base:

200 gr softened butter
200 gr sugar
2 eggs
170 gr flour
130 gr almond flour
1 ½ tsp cardamom powder

For the top layer:

200 gr chopped pecans
60 gr coconut flakes
200 gr brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp vanilla extract
zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp finely chopped crystalized ginger

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180° C/356° F.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. You can use a stand or electric mixer for this step.
Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix the flour, almond flour and cardamom powder in a separate bowl and incorporate into the butter mix.
Place the batter in a high traybake tin lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes. Then remove and let it rest for 5 minutes.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, ginger and cornflour. Add the chopped pecans and coconut flakes.
Pour the mix over the previously baked base and bake for a further 25 minutes.
Let cool completely before giving it a good dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Tips:If you’d like, you can replace the coconut flakes with 100 grams (2/3 cup) of chopped nuts.

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Mia Florea

I'm a business graduate turned Pastry Chef with a passion for cooking savory dishes as well. My culinary journey began in 2011 after the birth of my first daughter, and I haven't looked back since. I spent 17 years in the Gulf Region, including Dubai and Qatar, where I had the privilege of working with 'The Cooking Academy.' During my time there, I served as a teacher for various classes and briefly took on the role of General Manager. After the pandemic, I launched my own project, 'Baked by Mia,' a cooking platform that came to life in 2020. The goal of this platform is to encourage everyone to bake more, focusing not on the perfection often associated with being a pastry chef, but on embracing and enjoying time spent in the kitchen with family and friends.

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Thanks for the recipe! Really enjoyed the texture and spice. It’s perfect for this time of year.

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