Spiced Chocolate Pecan Tart

This spiced-up version of the classic pecan pie is so, so good. The filling is made from melted chocolate, toasted nuts, maple syrup, and a handful of spice, lending to a surprisingly flavorful tart that is just stunning.

This tart is an upgraded version of the classic pecan pie. I ditched using corn syrup in this recipe(an ingredient commonly used in pecan pie) since I wanted something more flavorful. I opted for using maple syrup instead! The result was a beautifully flavored tart with a bunch of flavor coming from both spices and syrup.

Please try this recipe out!

Fast Facts!

• Contains flour(gluten)

• Contains dairy

• Beginner baking level

• SUPER flavorful

Spiced Chocolate Pecan Tart Recipe:

-makes one 7 inch tart-

30 min prep time

35 min cook time

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Tart dough

• 110g cake flour

• 60g softened butter

• 30g powdered sugar

• 1 egg yolk

Filling:

• 2 eggs

• 62g semisweet chocolate

• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped, plus more for decoration.

• 120g maple syrup

• 50g dark brown sugar

• pinch of salt

• 56g butter

• a few drops of vanilla

• 1/2 tspn cinnamon

• small pinch of powdered ginger

• small pinch nutmeg

• small pinch cloves

• small pinch of cardamom

1. Make the crust: combine the butter and sugar with a spatula. Add egg yolk. Mix. Add flour. Mix. Wrap in clingfilm and chill.

2. Add all ingredients except for chocolate and butter in a large bowl. In a small microwavable bowl, mix chocolate and butter. Microwave until smooth. Add to the large bowl. Mix.

3. For the tart crust: line a 7 inch tart tin with the crust by pressing it up the sides. Freeze for 5 min. Dock, then add the filling. Decorate with pecan halves.

4. Bake at 425F for 15 min, then 350 for 20 min.

5. Let cool on a wire wrack.

6. Enjoy!