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Try chocolate-covered pecan pie bites for the perfect little treat to enjoy as a snack, as dessert, or even to gift to someone! This recipe is basically pecan pie covered in chocolate, and once one of these little bites passes your lips – you’ll never be the same.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites scattered on a light marbled surface with a couple of them cut open to reveal the pecan pie filling

Why I Love These Chocolate-Covered Pecan Pie Bites

These chocolate-covered pecan bites are like a pecan pie encased in creamy chocolatey goodness! This fun-sized treat is perfect to have on hand for guests, in the freezer to defrost for a snack, or even for Thanksgiving dessert!

These pecan bites are fancy enough to impress company, but they’re so easy to make! Sometimes things that are plain and simple can be dressed up a little bit to make quite the statement, and these chocolate pecan bites are saying, “I’m perfect on the inside and out!”

Just the right combination of chocolate and pecan pie filling will have you finding room in your belly for “just one more” time and time again. 

Ingredients for Chocolate-Covered Pecan Bites

As I said, this recipe is so easy! It’s amazing that they come out so decadent and aesthetically pleasing. You’ll need just the handful of ingredients below to create these little morsels of happiness!

  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Heavy Cream
  • Pecans – finely chopped, plus more chopped pecans for garnish
  • Light corn syrup
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Vanilla

How to Make Mini Pecan Pie Bites

Step 1: Prep Muffin Tin

Line a mini muffin tin with mini baking cups. 

Step 2: Melt Chocolate

In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate and cream over low heat until it’s smooth. If you’re having trouble melting chocolate without burning it, you can do this in a double boiler (see FAQ for more!). 

Step 3: Freeze Chocolate

Fill each muffin tin with about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate and then gently tap the muffin pan on the country to allow the chocolate to spread evenly within the tins. Place the muffin pan in the freezer on a level surface for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate is firm.

Step 4: Make Filling

To prepare the filling, place the chopped pecans, corn syrup, sugar, butter, and cream in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla. Allow the filling to cool enough to touch. Fill each muffin tin with filling (I used a little more than ½ a tablespoon for each) and carefully press the filling to the edges of the tin (either with a finger or the back of a spoon).

Step 5: Top With Chocolate

Top each muffin tin with 1 teaspoon of the remaining melted chocolate (gently reward until smooth if needed). Gently tap the muffin pan on the country to allow it to spread evenly, and then top each tin with chopped pecans if desired. Place the muffin pan in the freezer to chill until it sets completely. Enjoy!

overhead picture of chocolate covered Pecan Pie Bites scattered on a light surface and cut open to show the pecan pie middle

FAQs

How do I melt chocolate on a double boiler?

Just boil water in your small saucepan and nestle a heat-resistant bowl on top of the saucepan so the steam from the water heats the bottom. Put the chocolate and cream in the bowl and stir until it’s all completely melted and combined. 

How long are these chocolate covered pecan bites good for?

Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7-10 days. You can freeze them for a few months. Allow them to defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Don’t heat them or they will completely melt. 

Can I use walnuts in this recipe instead of pecans?

If you want to, you certainly could! You could swap any of your favorite nuts into this recipe.

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Chocolate Covered Pecan Pie Bites

Course: Dessert
Try chocolate-covered pecan pie bites for the perfect little treat to enjoy as a snack, as dessert, or even to gift to someone! This recipe is basically pecan pie covered in chocolate, and once one of these little bites passes your lips – you’ll never be the same.
Servings: 12
Author: Countryside Cravings
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • Chopped pecans for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Line a mini muffin tin with mini baking cups.
  • In a small saucepan melt the chocolate and cream over low heat until smooth.
  • Fill each muffin tin with 1 teaspoon melted chocolate. Gently tap muffin pan on counter to allow chocolate to spread evenly. Place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes until firm. (Make sure muffin pan is sitting on a level surface)
  • To prepare the filling place chopped pecans, corn syrup, sugar, butter and cream in a small saucepan. Over medium to medium low heat bring to a boil for 3- 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool until cool enough to touch. Fill each muffin tin with filling (I used slightly more than 1/2 tablespoon for each). Using a lightly buttered finger, carefully press the filling to the edges or use the back of a spoon.
  • Using the remainder of the melted chocolate top each muffin tin with 1 teaspoon (gently rewarm chocolate until smooth if needed). Gently tap muffin pan on counter to allow chocolate to spread evenly. Top each with some chopped pecans if desired. Chill in freezer until set.

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