What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Color of Food: Impromptu Pretzel Crust Pecan Pie! Sometimes a crunchy pie crust satisfies primal needs. After all, it’s second nature to crave foods that sound good when you bite into them. Admit it, we like different tastes. The desire for crispy and crunchy foods never seems to grow old. Because we associate tastes and aromas with feelings, our brain is already satisfied before the first bite. Combine sweet and salty for the ultimate dessert experience. Crunch away.
IMPROMPTU PRETZEL CRUST PECAN PIE
Ingredients for Crust:
1 1/4 cups pretzel crumbs
2 tablespoons corn starch
3 tablespoons sugar
7 tablespoons butter, melted
Ingredients for Filling:
6 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon sea salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine pretzel crumbs, corn starch, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Stir well. Press evenly into a 9” pie plate, making sure the sides and bottom are covered. Put pie plate on a baking sheet and bake 10 minutes until crust is firm. To prepare filling, take a medium saucepan. Combine butter chunks, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool. Whisk in beaten eggs. Fold in chopped pecans. Pour mixture into pretzel crust. Bake 50 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Now I need to buy pretzels. That’s a good thing.
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We found gluten-free pretzels at Aldi’s that are the best! No, we don’t need GF, but the crunchy rice ingredient is very satisfying. 😜
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Yum-a-yum-yum. 😍🍃
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😍😍
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Here comes the crust. Lol I am always asking me, why Americans love pretzels, too. 😉 Thanks, Gail! Enjoy a wonderful weekend! xx Michael
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It’s all about the salty snack, in my opinion. ☑️
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Are you low on salt, in the USA? 😉 xx
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Only by choice. We have many options when buying, preparing, and serving food. 😋🌿
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I make a chocolate tart with a pretzel crust and it’s delicious. I can imagine how good this type of crust is with a pecan pie filling 🙂
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Ooh, chocolate would be divine. 😍💫
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This sounds tasty but did someone just mention chocolate? 😋😋🙋♂️
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Right?!?! 😜🍃😍
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I shouldn’t have had that dessert the other day! Did I mention it? Vanilla ice cream AND dark chocolate mousse 😋😋. Sorry! I need to get a grip! 😉🙋♂️
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Oh you mentioned it, so now you have to buy me one! 😜🌟🤣
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If it weren’t for the big ocean between us I would love to buy you one 😋😋😋
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That does make a difference. 🤣
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The pretzel crust sounds great, not to mention it’s pecan pie! Irresistible! 🙂
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I think I could almost give up my firstborn for a pecan pie. Almost. 🤣
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😀
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I love a pretzel crust! The little extra salt is a nice element.
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My tastebuds approve. 😜
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That’s a creative idea. I never would have considered it. Thanks.
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Oh, it’s surprisingly good. 😍🍃
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Wow looks amazing Gail !
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There are a few desserts I won’t give up. Pecan Pie is one of them. 😍🍃
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Totally agree with your choice !
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Pretzel crust? Have you gone mad woman?
Of course you haven’t . . you’re simply brilliant.
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Don’t knock it til you try it. Besides, I’m quirky. I thought you already knew that about me. 🤣💫
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I trust you, completely.
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I don’t care for pretzels too much but I do like pecans and pecan pie (as long as it isn’t too sweet) so I’d try this.
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Greetings. 🌟✨💫
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Looks so yummy! Such a great idea to use pretzels!😋
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Thank you. This crunch works when you are looking for something a little different. 🥨🥧
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