Pecan French Silk Tarts Recipe

Name: Pecan French Silk Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches); 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 2/3 cup corn syrup; 5 eggs; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 cup butter, softened; Whipped cream

Servings: persons

Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2/3 cup corn syrup
5 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter, softened
Whipped cream

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Divide pastry into five portions. Roll out each portion to fit an ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Transfer pastry to tart pans; trim even with edges. Transfer pans to a
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Sprinkle pecans into pastry shells. In a small bowl, combine the corn syrup, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter and salt; pour over pecans. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining sugar and eggs. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160u00b0 and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Cool to lukewarm (90u00b0), stirring occasionally.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth. Add cooled chocolate mixture; beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread over tarts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped cream.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches), 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, 2/3 cup corn syrup, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Pecan French Silk Tarts 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.

Pecan French Silk Tarts

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