Chocolate & pecan tart

Vegetarian
Health score
13%
Chocolate & pecan tart
105 min.
6
826kcal

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If you're a chocolate lover, then this Chocolate & Pecan Tart is bound to become your new favorite dessert! Perfectly combining the rich, velvety taste of dark chocolate with the delightful crunch of pecan nuts, this tart is not just a feast for the eyes, but a heavenly experience for the palate. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to something indulgent, this tart promises to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Made with shortcrust pastry that is buttery and crisp, this tart acts as the ideal vessel for the luscious chocolate filling. The addition of maple syrup enhances the sweetness, while the whole pecan nuts provide a satisfying texture that balances out the smoothness of the chocolate. Best of all, this decadent dessert is vegetarian, making it a guilt-free choice for anyone who wishes to indulge without compromising their dietary preferences.

In just over an hour and a half, you can create a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of double cream – either way, it’s bound to steal the show. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to this wonderfully delicious Chocolate & Pecan Tart!

Ingredients

  • 375 pastry crust 
  • 185 chocolate dark
  • 50 butter salted
  •  eggs beaten
  • 200 ml maple syrup 
  • 200 pecans whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  2. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Fill the tart with baking paper and baking beans, bake for 25 mins, then remove the baking paper and beans. Continue to cook for 10 mins more until golden.
  3. Remove from the oven and cool.
  4. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a large bowl over a pan of simmering water.
  5. Whisk the eggs and maple syrup together, then stir into the chocolate with most of the nuts.
  6. Pour into the tart shell, top with the remaining nuts and bake for 30-40 mins until set. Cool and serve with vanilla ice cream or double cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories826kcal
Protein6.52%
Fat54.15%
Carbs39.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.25
Glycemic Load
25.83
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.31130428677%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.58mg
Delphinidin
2.43mg
Catechin
2.41mg
Epigallocatechin
1.88mg
Epicatechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:825.78kcal
41.29%
Fat:50.44g
77.6%
Saturated Fat:15.73g
98.32%
Carbohydrates:82.45g
27.48%
Net Carbohydrates:74.7g
27.16%
Sugar:36.13g
40.14%
Cholesterol:127.96mg
42.65%
Sodium:407.36mg
17.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:24.67mg
8.22%
Protein:13.66g
27.33%
Manganese:3.45mg
172.49%
Vitamin B2:0.99mg
58.44%
Copper:1.03mg
51.44%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.71%
Iron:7.08mg
39.35%
Selenium:27.01µg
38.59%
Magnesium:133.22mg
33.31%
Fiber:7.75g
30.99%
Phosphorus:294.26mg
29.43%
Zinc:3.54mg
23.6%
Folate:76.37µg
19.09%
Vitamin B3:3.32mg
16.61%
Potassium:547.93mg
15.66%
Calcium:120.59mg
12.06%
Vitamin B5:1.06mg
10.64%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8%
Vitamin A:397.34IU
7.95%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.53%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.03%
Vitamin K:5.65µg
5.38%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.91%