Description
Pecan Pie Ritz Delights offer sweet Southern charm with crispy crackers and rich caramel filling. Crunch meets creamy indulgence in this quick dessert that brings comfort and nostalgia to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 Ritz crackers
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- 18 individually wrapped soft caramels
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon
Liquid Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Meticulously arrange Ritz crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring even spacing for uniform coating.
- Gather caramel ingredients in a microwave-safe vessel, combining soft caramels (about or 396 grams), rich brown sugar, warm ground cinnamon, and heavy whipping cream.
- Microwave the caramel mixture in precise 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each heating cycle to achieve a velvety, homogeneous texture without scorching.
- Incorporate finely chopped pecans (or 57 grams) into the molten caramel mixture, gently folding to distribute the nutty fragments evenly throughout the glossy base.
- Using a small spoon, delicately dollop approximately of the caramel-pecan blend onto the center of each Ritz cracker, maintaining a precise central placement to prevent excessive dripping.
- Allow the pecan-caramel topped crackers to rest and solidify completely at room temperature, creating a firm, glossy confection that holds its shape when lifted.
Notes
- Transform ordinary Ritz crackers into an irresistible dessert that captures the essence of classic pecan pie with minimal effort.
- Create a quick and easy treat that combines the buttery crunch of crackers with rich, gooey caramel and toasted pecans.
- Use precise microwave heating technique to melt caramels smoothly without burning, ensuring a perfect creamy consistency.
- Distribute caramel-pecan mixture carefully to prevent overflow and maintain a neat, professional-looking final product.
- Let delights cool completely to achieve the ideal texture – firm enough to handle but still delightfully soft and indulgent.
- Perfect for last-minute gatherings, holiday parties, or when you want a sweet treat without extensive baking skills.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg