Chocolate and Mixed Nut Tart Recipe π«π₯
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Chocolate and Mixed Nut Tart, a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy fall evening or a year-round craving for something sweet and nutty. Inspired by a recipe from Bon AppΓ©tit, this tart takes the classic pecan pie and elevates it to new heights with a rich chocolate twist and a variety of your favorite nuts. Get ready to satisfy your taste buds and impress your guests with this irresistible dessert!
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Servings: Varies
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 3/4 cup pecans, toasted
- 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup golden brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
For the Crust:
- In a food processor, combine the flour and sugar.
- Add the chilled butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Pulse again until moist clumps form, adding more cream if the dough is too dry.
- Gather the dough into a ball.
- Press the dough over the bottom and up the sides of an 11-inch diameter tart pan with a removable bottom. (A 9-inch pan can also be used with some leftover crust and filling.)
- The dough can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover and chill, but allow it to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before filling.
For the Filling:
- Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- In the food processor, coarsely chop the toasted pecans and walnuts.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, and melted butter until well blended.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking until smooth.
- Mix in the semisweet chocolate chips, then fold in the chopped nuts.
- Transfer the filling to the prepared crust.
- Bake the tart until the center is firmly set and the top is deep golden brown, approximately 50 minutes.
- Allow the tart to cool in the pan on a rack for 30 minutes.
- Push up the pan bottom to release the tart.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the rich, nutty, chocolatey goodness!
Whether you’re serving it as a comforting dessert on a chilly evening or as a delightful treat at a gathering with friends and family, this Chocolate and Mixed Nut Tart is sure to be a hit. With its buttery crust, luscious chocolate filling, and crunchy toasted nuts, every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving for more. So go ahead, indulge in this irresistible dessert creation and let your taste buds rejoice! π
