MEXICAN CHOCOLATE TART WITH CINNAMON-SPICED PECANS

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Spiced pecans add sophisticated nuance to this cinnamon-spiked chocolate ganache tart.

Categories     Food Processor     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Spice     Chill     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8 -10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Pecans:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Crust:
1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about half of one 9-ounce package cookies, finely ground in processor)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 (3.1-ounce) disk Mexican chocolate (such as Ibarra), chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • For pecans:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Whisk all ingredients except pecans in medium bowl. Stir in pecans. Spread in single layer on sheet, rounded side up. Bake until just browned and dry, about 30 minutes. Cool on sheet. Separate nuts, removing excess coating. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor. Add melted butter; process until crumbs are moistened. Press crumbs into 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom, to within 1/8 inch of top. Bake until set, about 20 minutes. Cool on rack.
  • For filling:
  • Bring cream to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolates; whisk until melted. Add butter, 1 piece at a time; whisk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour filling into crust. Chill until filling begins to set, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Arrange nuts in concentric circles atop tart. Chill until set, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover loosely with foil and keep chilled. Serve tart with whipped cream.

Deliverance Church
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This tart is absolutely delicious! The chocolate filling is rich and creamy, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a wonderful crunch and flavor. I love that this tart is not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate. I will definitely be making


Henry Watkins
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this tart was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the tart turned out beautifully. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans


SALMA Sbdelaziz
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This tart is amazing! The chocolate filling is smooth and creamy, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I love that this tart is not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate. I will definitely be making this


Gabriella Colwell
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The chocolate filling is rich and creamy, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mario Garcia
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This tart is delicious! The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I love that this tart is not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate. I will definitely be making th


Abd gohar
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The tart is so rich and decadent, but it's also perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the chocolate and the spiciness of the pecans. I will definitely be making this again.


Alina Neo Coku
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This tart is absolutely delicious! The chocolate filling is rich and creamy, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a wonderful crunch and flavor. I love that this tart is not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate. I will definitely be making


tohin Islam
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this tart was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the tart turned out beautifully. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans


ADO AGENCIES
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This tart is amazing! The chocolate filling is smooth and creamy, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I love that this tart is not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate. I will definitely be making this


Sandra Parker
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The chocolate filling is rich and creamy, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Xoliseka Mziwakhe
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This tart is delicious! The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and Mexican flavors.


Agu Christyna
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! The chocolate filling is smooth and creamy, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate tarts.


Lilaram Dangi
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This tart was a bit more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The chocolate filling is very rich and decadent, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a nice touch of flavor. I would recommend this recipe to experienced bakers.


khalillah Saheed
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I'm so glad I did! This tart is amazing! The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The cinnamon-spiced pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and


Amalia Insyirah
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This tart is absolutely delicious! The chocolate filling is smooth and creamy, and the cinnamon-spiced pecans add a wonderful crunch and flavor. I love that this tart is not too sweet, so you can really taste the chocolate. I will definitely be makin


Asllam Chandio
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The tart is so rich and decadent, but it's also perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the chocolate and the spiciness of the pecans. I will definitely be making this again.


Kenzie Allen
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This Mexican chocolate tart was a delightful treat! The combination of the rich chocolate filling and the crunchy cinnamon-spiced pecans was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The tart was easy to make and