Pecan Pie Pull Apart Bread
Indulge in the irresistible charm of our Pecan Pie Pull Apart Bread—a delightful treat that combines the warm, comforting essence of pecan pie with the fun of pull-apart bread! With layers of buttery dough, sweet brown sugar, and crunchy pecans, this recipe invites you to tear off a piece and savor every bite. Perfect for brunch or a cozy evening snack, it’s a sweet experience that you won’t want to miss!
Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (56 g)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (56 g)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar (100 g)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (30 ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1½ tsp cinnamon (7.5 ml)
- ¼ tsp salt (1.25 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated flaky-layer biscuits (28.4 g)
- ¾ cup toasted pecans, chopped (180 ml)
- ¾ cup toasted pecans, finely chopped (180 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
516
Protein
5g
Carbs
54g
Fat
33g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter, brown sugar, cream, maple syrup, and salt together and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- 2
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and pecans, then spread about half of the mixture across the bottom of a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- 3
Split the biscuits into 16 layers.
- 4
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and finely chopped pecans.
- 5
Stack, turn sideways, and arrange over the pecan sauce.
- 6
Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.
- 7
Cool for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove from the pan.
- 8
Warm the reserved pecan sauce and spoon it over the bread.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Simmer the caramel sauce for exactly 2 minutes at 210-215°F to reach 160-165°F final temperature, which allows enough water evaporation (10-12%) to concentrate flavor while keeping the sauce pourable rather than crystallized.timing2 minutes at 210-215°F
- ✓Split refrigerated biscuits into individual layers by gently peeling them apart rather than cutting, which preserves the laminated structure created during manufacturing and allows steam to create 40-50% more lift during baking.technique40-50% lift increase
- ✓Spread only half the pecan sauce (approximately 3-4 tablespoons) on the pan bottom before adding biscuits; the remaining sauce pooled underneath will steam-absorb into the bread during the 40-45 minute bake while the top layer prevents over-saturation.technique3-4 tablespoons initial layer
- ✓Cool the assembled bread for exactly 10 minutes before unmolding because the crumb structure sets at 165-170°F internal temperature, preventing collapse while the caramel layer remains tacky enough for easy release.timing10 minutes at 165-170°F
- ✓Reheat reserved sauce to 180-190°F (just below simmer) before spooning over bread, which re-emulsifies the cream-butter mixture (breaking at temperatures below 120°F) and ensures even absorption into the warm, porous crumb.ingredient180-190°F reheating temperature
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Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
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Pecan Pie Pull Apart Bread
Indulge in the irresistible charm of our Pecan Pie Pull Apart Bread—a delightful treat that combines the warm, comforting essence of pecan pie with the fun of pull-apart bread! With layers of buttery dough, sweet brown sugar, and crunchy pecans, this recipe invites you to tear off a piece and savor every bite. Perfect for brunch or a cozy evening snack, it’s a sweet experience that you won’t want to miss!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (56 g)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (56 g)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar (100 g)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (30 ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1½ tsp cinnamon (7.5 ml)
- ¼ tsp salt (1.25 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated flaky-layer biscuits (28.4 g)
- ¾ cup toasted pecans, chopped (180 ml)
- ¾ cup toasted pecans, finely chopped (180 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
516
Protein
5g
Carbs
54g
Fat
33g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter, brown sugar, cream, maple syrup, and salt together and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- 2
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and pecans, then spread about half of the mixture across the bottom of a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- 3
Split the biscuits into 16 layers.
- 4
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and finely chopped pecans.
- 5
Stack, turn sideways, and arrange over the pecan sauce.
- 6
Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.
- 7
Cool for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove from the pan.
- 8
Warm the reserved pecan sauce and spoon it over the bread.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Simmer the caramel sauce for exactly 2 minutes at 210-215°F to reach 160-165°F final temperature, which allows enough water evaporation (10-12%) to concentrate flavor while keeping the sauce pourable rather than crystallized.timing2 minutes at 210-215°F
- ✓Split refrigerated biscuits into individual layers by gently peeling them apart rather than cutting, which preserves the laminated structure created during manufacturing and allows steam to create 40-50% more lift during baking.technique40-50% lift increase
- ✓Spread only half the pecan sauce (approximately 3-4 tablespoons) on the pan bottom before adding biscuits; the remaining sauce pooled underneath will steam-absorb into the bread during the 40-45 minute bake while the top layer prevents over-saturation.technique3-4 tablespoons initial layer
- ✓Cool the assembled bread for exactly 10 minutes before unmolding because the crumb structure sets at 165-170°F internal temperature, preventing collapse while the caramel layer remains tacky enough for easy release.timing10 minutes at 165-170°F
- ✓Reheat reserved sauce to 180-190°F (just below simmer) before spooning over bread, which re-emulsifies the cream-butter mixture (breaking at temperatures below 120°F) and ensures even absorption into the warm, porous crumb.ingredient180-190°F reheating temperature