Honey-Pecan Tart with Chocolate Glaze

Health score
4%
Honey-Pecan Tart with Chocolate Glaze
240 min.
16
424kcal

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If you’re a fan of indulgent desserts that combine rich, nutty flavors with a touch of decadence, then this Honey-Pecan Tart with Chocolate Glaze is a must-try! Perfect for a special occasion or when you simply want to treat yourself, this dessert brings together the warm, buttery sweetness of honey and the crunch of toasted pecans, all enveloped in a flaky pastry crust. Topped off with a smooth, velvety bittersweet chocolate glaze, each bite offers a balance of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

The tart is made with a golden, nutty filling that is rich and satisfying but not too overwhelming, thanks to the delicate balance of honey, cream, and milk. The contrast between the crisp pastry and the creamy chocolate glaze on top creates a luxurious finish, making this tart not just a treat for your taste buds but a visual delight as well. Whether you're serving it at a dinner party or simply enjoying it with a cup of tea, this Honey-Pecan Tart will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth in the most delightful way.

With a little patience and attention to detail, you’ll create a show-stopping dessert that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Ready in just a few hours, it’s an ideal dessert to prepare ahead of time and can be made in stages. So, grab your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to make this delectable tart that everyone will rave about!

Ingredients

  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened finely chopped (not ; preferably Lindt)
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 16 servings pastry crust 
  • 15 ounces pecans 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • tart form
  • offset spatula

Directions

  1. Boil 4 cups pecans (reserve remaining 1/2 cup for garnish) with sugar, honey, cream, milk, and salt in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid is golden, about 20 minutes (mixture will appear curdled at first, but then become thick and smooth).
  2. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a shallow bowl, then cool completely, about 40 minutes.
  3. Roll out larger disk of dough (keep remaining piece chilled) between 2 large sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap (or 2 overlapping sheets for each side if necessary) into a 13-inch round (1/8 inch thick), then remove parchment from top and invert dough into tart pan set on a baking sheet, pressing onto bottom and side of pan and leaving overhang. Chill shell at least 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out remaining disk between 2 large sheets of parchment or plastic wrap into a 12-inch round (1/8 inch thick) and chill on a baking sheet at least 30 minutes.
  5. Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
  6. If nut filling is very firm, warm slightly in a saucepan over low heat until softened but not warm.
  7. Spread filling in tart shell, smoothing top.
  8. Brush overhang of bottom crust with water.
  9. Remove parchment from remaining round of dough and arrange round over tart filling, gently rolling a rolling pin along edge to seal and trim excess.
  10. Bake tart (in pan) on baking sheet until pastry is golden, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack set on a large plate 15 minutes. Carefully remove side of pan and cool tart completely, about 2 hours.
  11. Put chopped chocolate in a shallow bowl. Bring cream just to a boil and pour over chocolate, then whisk gently (to avoid air bubbles) until chocolate is completely melted.
  12. Pour warm glaze over top of tart and gently spread with an offset spatula to evenly cover top, allowing chocolate to drizzle down side.
  13. Let tart stand until glaze is set, at least 30 minutes.
  14. Rinse reserved 1/2 cup pecans in a sieve, then pat dry and carefully shave very thin slices (less than 1/32 inch) using slicer, checking thickness of first shavings on a plate before starting to shave pecans directly onto tart. If you don't have a slicer, finely chop.
  15. •Filling can be made 4 days ahead and cooled completely, then chilled, covered.•Tart can be baked (but not glazed) 1 day ahead and cooled to room temperature, uncovered, then kept, wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature. Glaze and garnish before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories424kcal
Protein4.65%
Fat59.86%
Carbs35.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.02
Glycemic Load
15.67
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.722173798343%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.85mg
Delphinidin
1.93mg
Catechin
1.92mg
Epigallocatechin
1.5mg
Epicatechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:424.38kcal
21.22%
Fat:29.34g
45.14%
Saturated Fat:7.36g
46.01%
Carbohydrates:39.13g
13.04%
Net Carbohydrates:35.21g
12.8%
Sugar:24.61g
27.34%
Cholesterol:14.27mg
4.76%
Sodium:208.33mg
9.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:10.67mg
3.56%
Protein:5.13g
10.27%
Manganese:1.46mg
72.88%
Copper:0.5mg
24.89%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.24%
Fiber:3.92g
15.68%
Magnesium:58.68mg
14.67%
Phosphorus:134.57mg
13.46%
Iron:2.11mg
11.75%
Zinc:1.7mg
11.34%
Selenium:7.09µg
10.13%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.35%
Potassium:219.33mg
6.27%
Vitamin B3:1.21mg
6.06%
Folate:23.15µg
5.79%
Calcium:45.74mg
4.57%
Vitamin A:197.43IU
3.95%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.86%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.8%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.78%
Vitamin K:2.68µg
2.55%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.75%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.36%
Source:Epicurious