Maple Pecan Chocolate Tartlets Recipe

Name: Maple Pecan Chocolate Tartlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST:; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, melted; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1/2 cups Packed Light Brown Sugar; 1/3 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; FOR THE FILLING:; 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted; 2 whole Large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/4 cups Maple Syrup; 2/3 cups Chopped Pecans

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST:
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, melted
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 cups Packed Light Brown Sugar
1/3 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 cup All-purpose Flour
FOR THE FILLING:
1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
2 whole Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 cups Maple Syrup
2/3 cups Chopped Pecans

1
For the crust:
2
In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in the brown sugar. Sift the cocoa powder into the butter mixture. Beat on low until blended. Gradually add the flour, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease your miniature muffin pan(s). Recipe makes roughly 30 mini tarts. Shape dough into thirty 1-inch diameter balls. Press balls into the prepared pan(s) covering the bottom and up the sides of each cup. Set aside.
4
For the filling:
5
In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and eggs. Whisk until smooth. Add the vanilla and maple syrup, mix well. Stir in the pecans.
6
Add 1 tablespoon of filling to each tart shell. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove pan(s) from oven.
7
Immediately remove tarts from pan and cool on a wire rack.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST:, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, melted, 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened, 1/2 cups Packed Light Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Maple Pecan Chocolate Tartlets falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Maple Pecan Chocolate Tartlets

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