Chocolate Pecan Caramel Pastry Recipe

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This chocolate pecan caramel pastry is your new go-to treat! Buttery layers, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate drizzle make it the star of dessert or brunch.

Golden puff pastry topped with rich caramel and drizzled chocolate, garnished with pecan bits, creating a crispy, indulgent treat perfect for dessert or a special snack.

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There’s something magical about the rich smell of melted chocolate and caramel wafting through the house, right?

If you’re anything like me, you love a dessert that tastes as amazing as it smells but doesn’t take all day to make.

This Chocolate Pecan Caramel Pastry is perfect for those times—easy to make, decadently delicious, and ideal for any special occasion.

Ready to make this sweet treat? Let’s get started!

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Ingredients

1 package of Caramel Squares or Caramel Bits
⅓ cup Whipping Cream
½ cup chopped Pecans
Chocolate Sauce
1 package frozen Puff Pastry (2 sheets), thawed
1 Egg
1 tablespoon Water
Granulated Sugar

Bake Puff Pastry

Begin by thawing the puff pastry for 20-30 minutes.

Unfold the sheet of dough and cut it into squares.

For easier cleanup, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

Rectangular pieces of puff pastry dough evenly spaced on a baking sheet, ready to be baked to golden perfection for a delicious, flaky treat.

Whisk the egg and water in a small bowl for an egg wash.

Brush the egg mixture around the edges, and sprinkle sugar over each pastry square.

Rectangular puff pastry pieces brushed with a light layer of egg wash, arranged on a baking sheet and ready to be baked for a golden, glossy finish.

Bake in a 400º F oven for 14 minutes.

Golden-brown puff pastries fresh out of the oven, with a perfectly flaky texture and a slightly crispy edge, baked on parchment paper.

The pastries puff up in the center. Use the back of a spoon to push down each center.

Golden puff pastries being gently pressed with the back of a spoon to create an indentation, perfect for holding delicious fillings.

Caramel Filling

To make the caramel, use a package of caramel candy. My favorite is the Kraft Caramel Bits because they don’t need to be unwrapped!

Place the caramel bits in a microwave-safe bowl and add ⅓ cup of whipping cream.

A bowl filled with caramel candy bits drizzled with creamy white chocolate, ready to be used as a delicious topping or filling.

Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. The caramel slowly melts.

The last time out of the microwave, stir so everything melts and incorporates.

A bowl of rich, melted caramel sauce with a spoon, ready to drizzle over a delicious dessert or to use as a sweet dip.

Add ½ cup chopped pecans and stir.

A bowl filled with smooth caramel sauce mixed with chopped pecans, creating a rich, nutty topping perfect for drizzling over desserts or pastries.

Fill the Pastries

Spoon-fill each of the pastries with the pecan caramel sauce.

Golden puff pastries filled with a rich, glossy caramel and pecan sauce, perfect for an indulgent dessert with a delightful crunch.

Drizzle melted chocolate over the tops.

Flaky puff pastries filled with caramel and pecans, drizzled with rich chocolate for a decadent, crunchy dessert that’s impossible to resist.

These are delicious! They can be eaten warm out of the oven or at room temperature.

We usually eat them warm because my family can’t wait to gobble them up!

The caramel, chocolate, and pecans are the perfect combination!

The texture is soft and flakey, and the flavors mix perfectly!

Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. Suitable for 2-3 days.

Looking for a dessert that feels fancy but is oh-so-easy? This chocolate pecan caramel pastry brings all the indulgent flavors in one delicious bite.

Ingredients

1 package of Caramel Squares or Caramel Bits
⅓ cup Whipping Cream
½ cup chopped Pecans
Chocolate Sauce
1 package frozen Puff Pastry 2 sheets, thawed
1 Egg
1 tablespoon Water
Sugar

Instructions

Bake Puff Pastry

Begin by thawing the puff pastry for 20-30 minutes.
Unfold the sheet and cut it into squares.
For easier cleanup, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk the egg and water in a small bowl for an egg wash.
Brush the mixture around the edges, and sprinkle sugar over each pastry square.
Bake in a 400º F oven for 14 minutes.
The pastries puff up in the center. Use the back of a spoon to push down each center.

Caramel Filling

To make the caramel, use a package of caramel candy. My favorite is the Kraft Caramel Bits because they don’t need to be unwrapped!
Place the caramel bits in a microwave-safe bowl and add ⅓ cup of whipping cream.
Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. The caramel slowly melts.
The last time out of the microwave, stir so everything melts and incorporates.
Add ½ cup chopped pecans and stir.

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