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Salted Caramel Pecan Lace Cups

Recipe by Plates of Passion on InstagramAdded 7 November 2026.

35 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. Crispy golden pecan lace cups are filled with a silky caramel cream and a rich salted caramel centre, creating a perfect balance of crunch and creamy indulgence. The delicate lace cups are made from a light batter that crisps up beautifully, while the caramel layers add buttery sweetness and a hint of sea salt. Ideal for an elegant dessert or special occasion.

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Method

Pecan Lace Batter

  1. Mix all ingredients until smooth and pourable. Pour 2-3 tbsp batter into a low‑medium heated non‑stick pan in one go. Let it spread naturally. Cook until golden and lacy. Lift while warm, shape over an inverted 6.5 cm mould and cool until crisp.

Salted Caramel

  1. Melt sugar until deep amber. Carefully add warm cream, whisk, then add butter and salt. Stir until smooth and cool.

Caramel Cream

  1. Beat mascarpone, icing sugar, vanilla and caramel. Whip cold cream separately to soft‑medium peaks. Gently fold together until fluffy.

Assembly

  1. Pipe caramel cream into each lace cup. Add roasted chopped pecans. Add salted caramel in the centre. Cover with another layer of caramel cream. Pipe a beautiful cream swirl. Garnish with pecan halves and caramel drizzle.

Tips while you cook

Let batter spread on its own
After pouring the batter, allow it to spread naturally without stirring.
Warm cream before adding to sugar
Use warm cream when whisking into the melted sugar to prevent splattering.
Fold caramel cream gently
Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently.

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