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Callie Brooks

Pecan Vanilla Entremet

A delightful layered dessert that beautifully combines the rich flavors of pecans, coffee, and vanilla, perfect for special occasions and holidays.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pecan Base
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped Can be substituted with walnuts for a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with a gluten-free cake mix.
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Vanilla Cake
  • 2 cups vanilla cake mix
  • 1/2 cup milk Use as per cake mix instructions.
  • 1/4 cup vanilla extract
For the Pecan Coffee Praline Crèmeux
  • 2 cups heavy cream Use cold for whipping.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp brewed coffee
  • 1 package vanilla pudding mix
For the Vanilla Bavarois
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups heavy cream Whipped.
  • 1 package vanilla pudding mix Folding into whipped cream.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped pecans, softened butter, sugar, flour, and salt. Mix until crumbly and press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
  4. In another bowl, mix the vanilla cake mix, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour over the baked pecan base and bake according to package instructions. Let cool completely.
Making the Crèmeux
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, brewed coffee, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in the cooled vanilla pudding mix until creamy.
  3. Spread this mixture over the cooled cake layer.
Creating the Bavarois
  1. Whip the remaining heavy cream and fold in the vanilla pudding.
  2. Spread this topping over the crème layer.
Final Steps
  1. Chill the entire entremet in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  2. Before serving, garnish with additional pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For extra gourmet touch, consider roasting the pecans briefly before use. Allow chilling time for best texture and ease of cutting.

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