Chocolate Pecan Tart
Looking for a twist on pecan pie without corn syrup? This Chocolate Pecan Tart has wonderful cocoa flavor, and is sweetened with honey and maple syrup.
Hi there, Fifteen Spatulas readers! My name is Allie and I usually blog over at Baking a Moment, but Joanne invited me to come over here today while she recovers from surgery.
This delicious chocolate pecan tart starts with the most delicious chocolate cookie crust.
I actually used Joanne’s Chocolate Wafer Pie Crust recipe. It’s as easy as crushing up some homemade chocolate wafers, adding a little melted butter, and pressing them into the bottom of a buttered tart pan. You’re going to love the crunchy texture and the chocolate flavor- it’s so good with the caramely pecan filling!
To boost the chocolate flavor even more, you’re going to scatter a few handfuls of chocolate chips over the bottom of the tart.
Then, layer in the chopped pecans, and finally, pour in the buttery caramel mixture.
It’s made from simple ingredients: eggs, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, and honey.
Traditionally, you’ll see corn syrup, and I don’t have anything against a little corn syrup now and again, but to be honest it doesn’t have nearly as much flavor as maple and honey. Along with the brown sugar, this tart has a really nice deep flavor.
I like to also add a couple tablespoons of bourbon to the mix, but if you aren’t much of a fan feel free to leave it out!
Once the tart is baked, the cookie crust melds with filling, and you end up with an almost brownie-like base. It’s pretty outta this world!
This tart is just perfect for entertaining. It can be made a day or two ahead and served at room temperature. It’s pretty sturdy and it holds up well for traveling.
If you’re looking for a dessert to make or bring to Thanksgiving dinner, give this recipe a try!
Thank you so much Joanne, for having me over today to talk to your readers! I hope you guys enjoyed, and let’s all hope Joanne feels much better real soon.
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Thanks Allie! You can find the full recipe for the Chocolate Pecan Tart below. Here are a few recipes from Allie’s site that I love:
- Salted Caramel Mocha Heaven & Hell Cake
- Baked Gingerbread Donuts with Lemon Yogurt Glaze
- Raspberry Meringue Sandwiches with Whipped Dark Chocolate Ganache Filling
And for lots of baking recipes, you can find Allie on her blog.
Also try other sweet pecan recipes like Pecan Praline Candy and Maple Pecan Bars.
Chocolate Pecan Tart
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate wafer pie crust unbaked
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly mist a 10-inch tart pan with non-stick spray.
- Press the chocolate wafer pie crust mixture in the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
- Scatter the chocolate chips in an even layer over the crust, followed by the pecan pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and brown sugar together. Whisk in the honey and maple syrup. Add the butter, vanilla, and bourbon (if using), and whisk to combine. Pour the mixture over the pecans and bake the tart for 35-40 minutes, or until set.
- Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
27 Comments on “Chocolate Pecan Tart”
I made this today, for our Thanksgiving dessert. WONDERFUL. I loved that there was no corn syrup and it was so chocolate-y. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
YAY!!!! Happy to hear that =)
Joanne I’m so sorry to hear about your health issues. I will be thinking about you and sending the best wishes your way – I can’t even imagine how you must be feeling right now! If I can do anything to help, please let me know! I love Allie’s tart – this looks delicious!
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So glad to hear you’re starting to feel better, and congratulations on a successful surgery! Thanks also to Allie for sharing her recipe!
First, I wish you a speedy recovery. On the Hot Chemo Hot Bath question, I would get a second opinion all around. The Chemo Hot Bath procedure is being used for people with late stage abdominal cancers with mixed results and it’s very hard on your body. In my opinion, it’s an odd recommendation if your tumor is not malignant. In a nutshell, they remove as many tumors as they can and then fill your abdomen with chemo solution, leave it in for an appropriate period of time, drain it, and sew you back up. For what it’s worth, I think you should always get a second opinion when you’re dealing with a serious illness like this. It’s best to hear another doctor’s reading of your test results, long term prognosis, and treatment options. I hope it really is benign and never becomes malignant.
Joanne, no clue about your question…just still praying for you!! Allie, thanks for stepping in and helping out a friend with such a fabulous recipe!!
I am so happy to hear you are feeling better Joanne. I haven’t heard about the chemo bath either but I’ll ask some doctor friends at the hospital tomorrow and let you know what they think. I love that you have Allie over today! She is just the best indeed and this tart looks so amazing!
Sorry to hear of the health challenges you’re facing. I wish you strength as you heal. The “hot chemo bath” is most commonly referred to as “HIPEC” or hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. It is not widely used but I see it most commonly in patients who have what we call “peritoneal” disease – cancer that has traveled into the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). I am not familiar with its use for preventing future cancer (wasn’t totally clear if that’s why your MD recommended it). I included a link to MD Anderson’s page on HIPEC. If it’s something you are considering, I would highly recommend following up with a large academic medical center that performs these frequently, as it is not a very common procedure. Second opinions are always valuable when it comes to complex cases like yours. All the best – Oncology RN http://www.mdanderson.org/patient-and-cancer-information/cancer-information/cancer-topics/cancer-treatment/chemotherapy/hyperthermic-intraperitoneal-chemotherapy/index.html
First time visiting – stopping by from Allie’s blog! So happy to be here. I don’t have any knowledge of the Hot Chemo Bath but I hope you find some info. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I hope you’re health continues to improve! 🙂 Going to check out some of your other recipes now!