Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our exquisite Cranberry Pecan Tarts. These individual tartlets boast a buttery, flaky crust, a vibrant cranberry filling bursting with tangy-sweet notes, and a crunchy pecan topping that adds a delightful textural contrast. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat, these tarts are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. This recipe includes variations for a classic Cranberry Pecan Tart, a decadent Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Tart, and a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Each variation offers a unique flavor experience, ensuring that there's a perfect tart for every palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PECAN CRANBERRY BUTTER TARTS
These are the product of early morning experimentation modifying an old butter tart recipe that I've been using for years. They are a combination of sweet and tart, look beautiful, and disappear very quickly!
Provided by Annette
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix brown sugar, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, butter, orange zest, orange juice, egg, and brandy together in a bowl.
- Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet and spoon pecan-cranberry filling into each shell about 2/3 full. Add 1 pecan half and 1 fresh cranberry to each tart.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tart shells are lightly browned and filling is bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 109.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
CRANBERRY-PECAN TARTS
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h21m
Yield 24 tartlets or 12 tarts, 12 to
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Blend crust ingredients together. If making small tartlets, divide into 24 small balls. If making large size tarts, divide into 12 balls. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Press each ball onto bottom and up sides of tart tins and chill until ready to fill.
- Meanwhile, bring orange juice to boil in a small saucepan. Take off heat and add chopped cranberries. Cover and let soak for 15 minutes. Then drain well and blot with paper towel; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mix all the remaining ingredients well, except the pecans, until smooth. Then add the pecans and cranberries. Divide the filling evenly among the tart tins and bake for approximately 35 minutes for the small tarts and 45 minutes for the larger tarts or until the crust is golden brown.
CRANBERRY PECAN TARTS
Make and share this Cranberry Pecan Tarts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by NoraMarie
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Beat eggs lightly in mixing bowl.
- Add sugar, syrup, melted butter and vanilla, mixing until blended.
- Sprinkle cranberries and pecans in tart shells, dividing evenly.
- Pour filling on top, filling two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or just until set and golden.
- Ideal for freezing.
CRANBERRY PECAN BUTTER TARTS
I make these every year for Christmas...the cranberries give them a festive look. Excellent flavor! These tarts freeze well too!
Provided by MMers
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 24 "3 inch tarts"
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium bowl, beat eggs LIGHTLY with a fork.
- Add corn syrup, sugar, melted butter and vanilla.
- Stir until blended.
- Divide nuts and cranberries evenly among tart shells.
- Pour in filling until shells are 2/3 full.
- Bake in preheated 350F (180C) degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or just until set and golden.
- Hint: if you have a 3 or 4 cup measuring cup, pour the filling into this and then fill up the tart shells.
- Much easier.
CRANBERRY PECAN TARTS
This recipe was passed on to me as an alternative to traditional pecan pie. The cranberries inspire me to make this tart at Thanksgiving, but it gets rave reviews all year long.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut pastry sheet in half and roll each half into a 7-in. circle. Transfer pastry to two ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Trim pastry even with edges. , Layer the cranberries, vanilla chips and pecans in each pastry. In a small bowl, beat the egg, brown sugar, corn syrup, flour and zest until smooth; pour over tops. Place pans on a baking sheet., Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling near the center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 903 calories, Fat 47g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 113g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- To achieve a perfectly golden brown crust, ensure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the tarts.
- For a more intense cranberry flavor, use fresh cranberries rather than frozen or dried ones.
- If you don't have a muffin pan, you can also bake these tarts in a 9-inch pie plate. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- To prevent the nuts from burning, toast them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- To add an extra layer of flavor and texture, sprinkle some chopped chocolate or white chocolate chips over the cranberry filling before baking.
Conclusion:
These Cranberry Pecan Tarts are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and tart filling, crunchy pecan topping, and flaky crust, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give these tarts a try – you won't be disappointed!
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