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Irresistible Salted Caramel Pecan Tart


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  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert featuring a buttery tart crust filled with rich, gooey salted caramel and toasted pecans, providing the perfect sweet and salty combination.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a tart pan and bake for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, bring to a boil, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt. Fold in the chopped pecans until coated.
  4. Pour the pecan caramel filling into the cooled pie crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Serve the tart with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an added touch of decadence.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg