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31 perfect desserts with pecans

Go nuts over these pecan favourites.
banoffee ice-cream tart with toffeed pecans

When you think about nuts, pecans aren’t always one of the first that come to mind. But they’re actually packed full to nutrients, from their gut-loving fibre to vitamins for healthy hair skin and nails. Not to mention, they taste amazing and their distinctly waxy-crunch goes perfectly in desserts. On that note, here’s a selection of our favourite recipes that contain this beautiful little nut. From sweet pies and tarts, to cakes, scrolls and friands, try adding pecans into your desserts this weekend.

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WARM STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUMBLES

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Strawberry, rhubarb and pecan crumbles

Strawberry, rhubarb and pecan crumbles

Full of sweet, nutty goodness.

Pecan and spiced APPLE PULL-APART

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Pecan and spiced apple pull-apart

Pecan and spiced apple pull-apart

Like a spiced apple pie and warm cinnamon roll combined and finished with a sweet caramel sauce.

date and pecan roll

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Date and pecan roll

Date and pecan roll

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Maple pecan scrolls

Maple pecan scrolls

Packed full of crunchy, nutty pecans, the sweetness of these fluffy buns are beautiful topped with a sweet maple glaze. Enjoy them warm or cool with a cup of tea or coffee.

macadamia and pecan shortbread

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Macadamia and pecan shortbread

Macadamia and pecan shortbread

TRIPLE-CHOC  Pecan Pie

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Triple-choc pecan pie

Triple-choc pecan pie

Chocolate adds depth to the treacly sweetness of traditional pecan pie. Best served warm with a dollop of double cream.

baked apples with butterscotch sauce

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Baked apples with butterscotch sauce

Baked apples with butterscotch sauce

Stuffed with chopped pecans and drizzled in a butterscotch sauce, these buttery apples make a heavenly dessert.

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BRANDIED CHERRY FRIANDS

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Brandied cherry friands

Brandied cherry friands

Cherries, pecans and brandy go together beautifully in these popular little cakes.

nutty banana self-saucing pudding

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Nutty banana self-saucing pudding

Nutty banana self-saucing pudding

Serve this delectable pudding hot or warm, with cream, ice-cream or custard.

PECAN CHOC-CHUNK COOKIES

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Pecan choc-chunk cookies

Pecan choc-chunk cookies

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Pecan pie

Pecan pie

You’ll go nuts for it.

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maple pecan cheesecake

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Maple pecan cheesecake

Maple pecan cheesecake

maple pecan cake

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Maple pecan cake

Maple pecan cake

brown sugar pecan palmiers

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Brown sugar pecan palmiers

Brown sugar pecan palmiers

caramel angel food cake with sugared pecans

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Caramel angel food cake with sugared pecans

Caramel angel food cake with sugared pecans

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pecan sour cream cake

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Pecan sour cream cake

Pecan sour cream cake

For a delicious afternoon tea, serve thick slices of this moist pecan cake with whipped cream.

Chocolate pecan bread pudding

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Chocolate pecan bread pudding

Once upon a time, your grandmother made a thrifty bread pudding with leftover bread, and some basic store items. This chocolate pecan bread pudding is something quite, quite different.

Banana maple frinads

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Banana maple friands

Banana maple friands

These delectably sticky friands are moist and and incredibly moreish. Enjoy them on their own, or with a generous dollop of thickened cream.

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Banoffee caramel rice with honey-glazed bananas and pecans

Banoffee caramel rice with honey-glazed bananas and pecans

Any kind of poached or honey-glazed fruit goes well with creamy rice.

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Sticky date and cinnamon bread and butter pudding

Sticky date and cinnamon bread and butter pudding

Get your just desserts this winter with these perfect puds.

Caramel pecan and date pudding

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Caramel pecan and date pudding

Caramel pecan and date pudding

This delicious pudding mixes a sweet, oozing caramel sauce with crunchy pecans and chewy dates.

Pecan caramel slice

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Pecan caramel slice

Pecan caramel slice

The rich combination of nuts and caramel on a biscuit base makes an ideal companion for your morning cuppa.

banoffee ice-cream tart with toffeed pecans

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Banoffee ice-cream tart with toffeed pecans

Banoffee ice-cream tart with toffeed pecans

With a crunchy biscuit base, ice-cream filling with sliced banana, toffeed pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this decadent tart will satisfy the sweetest tooth.

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Pecan, macadamia and walnut tartlets

Pecan, macadamia and walnut tartlets

Pecan and chocolate brownies

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Pecan and chocolate brownies

Nutty brownies are the best brownies, and these pecan and chocolate brownies are right at the top of the pile. Pecans mild flavour and soft texture makes them ideal for baking.

Chocolate and pecan torte

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Chocolate and pecan torte

Chocolate and pecan torte

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Chocolate, pecan and raisin scrolls

Chocolate, pecan and raisin scrolls

These indulgent chocolate scrolls are studded with crunchy pecans and sweet raisins, using the same basic mixture for our hot cross buns recipe. The addition of melted chocolate puts a fun twist on this Easter classic.

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CARAMEL APPLE AND PECAN CRUMBLE

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Caramel apple and pecan crumble

Caramel apple and pecan crumble

This crunchy apple crumble is heavenly served with runny cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

butterscotch pecan cheesecake

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Butterscotch pecan cheesecake

Butterscotch pecan cheesecake

This decadent cheesecake has a chocolate cookie crust, creamy filling with roasted pecans and a sweet butterscotch topping. Delicious with a glass of cold milk.

Golden pecan twists

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Golden pecan twists

Golden pecan twists

sticky pecan tarts

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Sticky pecan tarts

Sticky pecan tarts

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Pecan Slice

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Pecan slice

Pecan slice

Sweet, chewy, chocolately and nutty – this divine pecan slice is perfect served with a freshly brewed cup of coffee for a decadent morning or afternoon treat.

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