Caramel-Pecan Tart

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Caramel-Pecan Tart
25 min.
12
604kcal

Suggestions


Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Caramel-Pecan Tart, a dessert that perfectly balances rich flavors and a satisfying crunch. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of textures, with a buttery crust that cradles a luscious caramel filling studded with coarsely chopped pecans. Each bite offers a heavenly combination of sweetness and nuttiness, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion.

Ready in just 25 minutes, this tart is perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or simply as a special treat for yourself. With 12 servings, it’s an ideal dessert to share with friends and loved ones, ensuring everyone gets a taste of its decadent goodness. The tart is rich in flavor, boasting 604 calories per serving, making it a satisfying end to any meal.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The process of toasting the pecans and creating the caramel filling is not only enjoyable but also fills your home with an irresistible aroma. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this stunning Caramel-Pecan Tart that’s sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.7 cup butter 
  • 0.8 cup butter cubed
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • 3.5 cups pecans coarsely chopped
  • 0.7 cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons whipping cream 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Arrange pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake at 350 for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.
  3. Pulse flour, powdered sugar, and 3/4 cup butter in a food processor 5 to 6 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Pat mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of a lightly greased 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
  4. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.
  5. Bring brown sugar, honey, 2/3 cup butter, and whipping cream to a boil in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in toasted pecans, and spoon hot filling into prepared crust.
  6. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack 30 minutes or until completely cool.
  7. Caramel-Pecan Bars: Prepare recipe as directed, pressing crumb mixture evenly on bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of a lightly greased heavy-duty aluminum foil-lined 13- x 9-inch pan. When completely cool, using the aluminum foil as handles, carefully lift the tart from the pan, and transfer to a serving tray.
  8. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories604kcal
Protein3.47%
Fat66.15%
Carbs30.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.77
Glycemic Load
17.72
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.850434939498%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.41mg
Delphinidin
2.31mg
Catechin
2.3mg
Epigallocatechin
1.79mg
Epicatechin
0.26mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:604.12kcal
30.21%
Fat:46.18g
71.05%
Saturated Fat:16.63g
103.96%
Carbohydrates:47.72g
15.91%
Net Carbohydrates:44.08g
16.03%
Sugar:28.45g
31.61%
Cholesterol:61.85mg
20.62%
Sodium:177.01mg
7.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.45g
10.91%
Manganese:1.59mg
79.51%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.03%
Copper:0.42mg
21.09%
Vitamin A:742.63IU
14.85%
Fiber:3.64g
14.57%
Selenium:8.91µg
12.73%
Phosphorus:120.1mg
12.01%
Folate:46.45µg
11.61%
Magnesium:44.96mg
11.24%
Zinc:1.65mg
11.02%
Iron:1.91mg
10.6%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.83%
Vitamin B3:1.64mg
8.21%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.43%
Potassium:182.3mg
5.21%
Calcium:42.81mg
4.28%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.26%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.26%
Vitamin K:3.17µg
3.02%
Source:My Recipes