Chocolate Prune Pecan Pie Bars (Gluten-Free)
These rich, gooey pecan pie bars are inspired by Rose Wilde’s chocolate pecan pie—a showstopper! The sticky-sweet filling gets its depth from blended California Prunes, which add a caramel-y richness and help keep the bars perfectly moist (yes, I said it). A buttery gluten-free shortbread crust makes these bars just the right amount of rustic, while dark chocolate and pecan halves add crunch and contrast. They’re easy to make and exactly the kind of treat you want tucked into your dessert table—or eaten straight from the pan with a fork. No judgment.
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking dish
- Blender
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose gluten-free blend Cup4Cup or Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups butter, melted 1 1/2 sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped California Prunes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup mild honey like clover or wildflower
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup pecan halves
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat & prep.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides.
Make the crust.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the gluten-free flour, almond flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and vanilla, and mix until crumbly. Press evenly into your pan. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until just golden.
Blend the filling.
- In a blender or food processor, combine chopped prunes, eggs, brown sugar, honey, olive oil, and salt. Blend until totally smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl and stir in the pecans and chocolate chips.
Pour & bake.
- Spread the filling evenly over the hot crust. Return to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the filling is set and just barely jiggles in the center.
Cool & cut.
- Let cool completely in the pan (trust me on this), then lift out with the parchment and slice into bars.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1squareCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 274mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 518IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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