Vegan Pecan Pie Bars
🧈 Shortbread Crust
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup powdered sugar
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¾ cup vegan butter (cold, cubed)
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¼ tsp salt
Mix until crumbly. Press firmly into a lined 8×8 pan.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
🌰 Pecan Filling
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1½ cups chopped pecans
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½ cup maple syrup
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â…“ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk
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2 tbsp melted vegan butter or coconut oil
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
Whisk everything except pecans until smooth.
Stir in pecans.
🔥 Bake
Pour filling over warm crust.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until set and bubbly.
Cool completely, then chill 1–2 hours before slicing.
