Description
Create a delightful Chocolate Pecan Tart, a perfect fall dessert from Gourmet Gusto. This recipe brings a taste of Italian tradition with a comforting chocolate and pecan filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Press the chopped pecans evenly into the bottom of the pre-made pie crust.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the pecans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the chocolate chips and pecans in the pie crust.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the tart cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- You can toast the pecans for about 5-7 minutes before adding them to the crust for a deeper nutty taste.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg