Best 10 Praline Pecan Tarts Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our decadent Praline Pecan Tarts. These individual tartlets are a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and buttery goodness. Featuring a flaky crust filled with a luscious praline filling and topped with crunchy pecan halves, these tarts are a true celebration of Southern charm.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TURTLE PRALINE TART



Turtle Praline Tart image

This rich dessert is my own creation, and I'm very proud of it. It's easy enough to make for everyday meals but special enough to serve guests or take to a potluck. -Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
36 caramels
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
3-1/2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to an 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges., Line unpricked pie crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake until light golden brown, 5-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine caramels and 1/2 cup cream. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Spread filling evenly into crust. Drizzle with melted chocolate. , Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Whip remaining cream; serve with tart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PRALINE PECAN TARTS



Praline Pecan Tarts image

Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 recipes Pastry Dough or enough for 2 single-crust 9-inch pies
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dark rum or vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 cup finely chopped homemade Pralines
2 cups pecan halves (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Roll out each disk of dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface and cut out six 7-inch rounds. Fit rounds into tart pans with removable bottoms measuring 4 inches across top and 3/4 inch deep and roll a rolling pin over pan edges to trim excess dough. Pastry shells may be prepared 5 days in advance and kept covered and frozen on a baking sheet. Let shells stand at room temperature 10 minutes before continuing with recipe.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. with a baking sheet on middle rack.
  • In a bowl whisk together syrup, eggs, salt, rum or vanilla, and butter. Divide pralines among shells and pour in syrup mixture. Arrange pecan halves on praline mixture and press pecans to coat with mixture. Bake tarts on preheated baking sheet 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.

PECAN PRALINE TART



Pecan Praline Tart image

A rectangular pecan tart, inspired by the praline, a candy popular in Texas, combines toasted nuts, corn syrup, and brown sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 recipe Flaky Pie Dough
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 12-by-4 1/2-inch rectangular cake ring set on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Trim edges flush with rim. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick bottom of crust all over with a fork. Freeze 15 minutes. Cut a 17-by-8-inch piece of parchment, and place on top of chilled crust. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edges are golden and bottom is firm, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes with weights intact. Remove weights and parchment. Let cool completely.
  • Heat sugar, cream, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, and cook without stirring until edges begin to turn deep golden, about 6 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in pecans, vanilla, and salt. Pour filling evenly into cooled tart crust; do not spread it. Let stand at room temperature until cooled and firm, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Unmold tart, and serve.

TEXAS PECAN PRALINES



Texas Pecan Pralines image

My pecan praline recipe is special to me for I received it from my mother, who was an excellent cook! I also am a Texas Aggie Mom and I use pecans from a South Texas Aggie grower that our Aggie Mom's club has purchased from for many years. The quality is outstanding and far better than you will find in any grocery store. -Carol Jones, Blue Ridge, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 2-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Dash salt
3 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line 3 baking sheets with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter each; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt cubed butter. Stir in sugars, cream, milk, corn syrup and salt; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage), about 20 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Cool, without stirring, to 170°, about 20 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken but is still glossy, about 2 minutes., Quickly drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let stand until pralines are set and no longer glossy. Refrigerate until completely set, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TINY PECAN TARTS



Tiny Pecan Tarts image

These are so easy and melt in your mouth! My brothers request these every year for the Holidays, as well as my family.

Provided by Sandy Greathouse

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • To Make Pastry: Cream butter or margarine and cream cheese. Add flour and mix well. Make into 48 balls; place one ball in each cup of a mini tart pan. Use your fingers or a tart tamper to press out into a tart shell.
  • To Make Filling: Break the eggs, but do not beat. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, vanilla and pecans. Mix well. Fill the tart shells. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until delicately browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 108.7 mg, Sugar 27 g

PRALINE PECANS



Praline Pecans image

Here is as incredibly easy recipe for candied pecans - perfect for gift-giving or Christmas party dessert treats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons corn syrup
5 cups pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Line 15x10-inch pan with sides with waxed paper. In heavy 3-quart saucepan, stir together granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, milk and corn syrup. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 7 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, to 234°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into a cup of very cold water forms a ball that flattens when removed from water.
  • Remove from heat; vigorously stir in pecans. Spoon mixture into pan, spreading in even layer. Let stand 20 minutes or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg

CARAMEL PECAN TARTS



Caramel Pecan Tarts image

Do you like pecan pie? Try these minis that are a nutty caramel cousin to the big pie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
12 vanilla caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup butter and the powdered sugar. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Press each piece in bottom and up side of small muffin cup, 1 3/4x1 inch, ungreased or lined with foil or paper baking cups.
  • In medium bowl, mix remaining Tart ingredients. Spoon slightly less than 1 tablespoon mixture into each cup.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until filling is set and crust is light brown. Cool slightly; loosen from cups with tip of knife. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Spoon topping onto cooled tarts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Tart, Sodium 70 mg

PECAN-PRALINE



Pecan-Praline image

This recipe, courtesy of chef Paul Bergeron, is used to make his delicious Pumpkin Pecan-Praline Pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough topping for two 9-inch pies

Number Of Ingredients 3

Vegetable oil, for baking sheet
1 cup sugar
1 cup whole pecans, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a baking sheet with vegetable oil; set aside.
  • Mix together sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook, without stirring, until an amber-colored syrup has formed, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and add pecans. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet; let cool completely.
  • When praline has cooled, coarsely chop praline. Praline should be kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

PECAN PRALINES



Pecan Pralines image

This family recipe for pecan pralines comes courtesy of fashion designer Tom Ford.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup light cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a 3-quart saucepan, mix together sugar and baking soda. Add cream and place over medium-high heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until golden brown and mixture reaches 235 degrees on a candy thermometer, 25 to 30 minutes. Add butter and pecans and mix together until butter has melted and mixture is well combined, about 1 minute. Using a tablespoon, drop mixture onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart; let cool completely.

PRALINE PECANS



Praline Pecans image

With pecans so plentiful in Texas, these sweet crunchy nuts have become an expected tradition. Everyone in my family asks me to make them again and again for festive gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
3 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, honey and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; do not stir. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; add extracts. Cool to lukewarm without stirring., Beat with a mixer for 2-3 minutes or until creamy. Stir in pecans until coated. Turn onto waxed paper (mixture will be sticky); separate large clumps. Cool for several hours or until dry and sugary. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • To make sure the pecans are evenly toasted, keep an eye on them while they're in the oven and stir them occasionally.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can check the praline filling by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it's ready.
  • Be careful when working with hot praline filling, as it can easily burn you.
  • Let the tarts cool completely before serving so that the filling has time to set.
  • Store the tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These praline pecan tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their creamy praline filling, crunchy pecans, and flaky crust, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy, give these tarts a try!

Related Topics