Pecan Tarts
Pecan tarts are small, individual-sized versions of the classic pecan pie and are a popular dessert, especially during the holiday season, and are often found at festive gatherings and celebrations. Pecan tarts can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, and they often have a beautiful and rustic appearance due to the pecans arranged on top of the filling. They can be served on their own or paired with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a scoop of ice cream for added flavor and indulgence. Pecan tarts capture the essence of pecan pie in a charming and convenient individual serving, making them a delightful addition to any holiday spread or special occasion.
Credit: Taste of Home Recipes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Dash salt
- 3 cups Better Halves Natural Pecan Halves
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
Directions:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
- Divide dough into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a 5-in. circle; transfer to 12 ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Trim crust even with edges. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the first 6 filling ingredients. Pour into tart shells; arrange Better Halves Natural Pecan Halves over tops. Bake 25-30 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Cool on wire racks.
- If desired, serve with ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
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