MAPLE PECAN TARTS

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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.

Smangaliso Mgomezulu
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These tarts were a disappointment. The filling was bland and the crust was soggy.


Kinzee Sanderfer
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Overall, I thought these tarts were pretty good. I would make them again, but I might make a few changes to the recipe.


Jezenia Gonzalez
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The tarts took longer to bake than the recipe said, but they were still worth the wait.


irfan rafiq
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The recipe was a bit confusing, but I figured it out eventually.


Sherry Wells
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I had some trouble getting the tarts out of the pan, but they were still delicious.


Nicole Knight
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The filling was a bit runny, but the tarts still tasted good.


Cheryl Artuz
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The tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Gannat Hossam
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I've made these tarts several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Quodwo Rockson
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These tarts are the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Swostika Thapa
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I added some chocolate chips to the filling and it made the tarts even more decadent.


QadeerHussain Qadeer
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I used a different type of pastry dough and it worked just as well. The tarts were still delicious.


Rere Rere
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The recipe was easy to follow and the tarts turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Pradip parajuli
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I made these tarts for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Denis Varela
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These tarts were a hit at my dinner party! The filling was rich and creamy, and the pecans added a nice crunch. The maple flavor was subtle but definitely noticeable.