MAPLE PECAN TARTS

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



Maple Pecan Tarts image

I absolutely love pecans. I combine them with maple and vanilla to create the ultimate tart, made even richer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. -Redawna Kalynchuk, Barrhead, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
4 large eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dash salt
3 cups pecan halves
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to handle., Divide dough into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a 5-in. circle; transfer to 12 ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottoms. Trim crust even with edges. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the first 6 filling ingredients. Pour into tart shells; arrange pecans over tops. Bake 25-30 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Cool on wire racks. If desired, serve with ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 calories, Fat 50g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Sandra Lewis
[email protected]

These tarts were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Niaar Ahmed
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of maple, but these tarts were still really good. The crust is amazing!


Pedro Cristobal
[email protected]

These tarts are so easy to make and they taste incredible! I love the maple flavor.


Brandon Boardman
[email protected]

I made these tarts for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Melissa Buentello
[email protected]

These tarts are amazing! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Sumon Beppary
[email protected]

I love these tarts! They are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making these again.


Rexhep Gashi
[email protected]

These tarts are delicious! The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe.


dominion Ivieee
[email protected]

These tarts are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of maple and pecans. I will definitely be making these again.


Army X bts love
[email protected]

I made these tarts for my family and they loved them! The filling is sweet and gooey, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Tharusha Tashan
[email protected]

These tarts were a huge hit at my dinner party! The combination of maple and pecans is divine, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.