With its combination of sweet and nutty flavors, a honey pecan tart is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy filling, made with honey, sugar, butter, and eggs, is poured into a flaky crust and topped with pecans. The tart is then baked until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delectable honey pecan tart that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family.
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HONEY, DATE, AND PECAN TART
Provided by Jill O'Connor
Categories Bourbon Food Processor Mixer Dessert Bake Kentucky Derby Date Pecan Honey Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For crust:
- Using on/off turns, blend flour, butter, and salt in processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 3 tablespoons ice water. Blend, using on/off turns, until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Cut off all but 1/4 inch of overhang, leaving dough sides higher than pan sides. Freeze crust 15 minutes. Line crust with foil and dried beans. Bake until sides are set, about 20 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake crust until golden, piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 15 minutes. Cool crust on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- For filling:
- Whisk yolks, 4 tablespoons sugar, honey, bourbon, vanilla, and salt in large bowl until thick. Beat in flour and baking soda, then dates and pecans. Whisk egg whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into date mixture in 3 additions. Spread filling in crust. Bake tart until filling is puffed, deep brown, and just set in center, about 40 minutes. Cool tart on rack at least 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream. do ahead Tart can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
HONEY PECAN TART
As soon as I stumbled across this recipe several years ago, I knew I had to try it. The lovely tart is scrumptious and makes an impression at the end of a meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the butter, flour and confectioners' sugar until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom., Chop 2-1/4 cups pecans. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, honey, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and salt. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour into crust. Arrange the remaining pecan halves around edge of tart. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
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Tips:
- Use high-quality pecans for the best flavor.
- Toast the pecans in the oven to enhance their flavor and aroma.
- Don't overmix the tart filling, or it will become tough.
- Bake the tart until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the tart cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Honey pecan tart is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can substitute different nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, for the pecans. You can also use a different type of pie crust, such as a graham cracker crust or a puff pastry crust. No matter how you make it, honey pecan tart is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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