Maple Pecan Tarts

Name: Maple Pecan Tarts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 tart (calculated without ice cream): 669 calories, 50g fat (21g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Maple Pecan Tart in Taste of Home February/March 2016

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kaly_ab

Jun 23, 2017

Dave!!! Thank you for your comments! I am so glad I could share this recipe and bring back some great memories for you! I hope your grandchildren enjoy it as much as you do. Redawna
Dave

Apr 29, 2017

My great Aunt made these for me when I was a kid back during WWII and I loved them, unconditionally. I often wished I had her recipe over these last seventy-five years, but alas, I've come upon it once more. The next time my Grand kids come to visit I will show them how good things were back in the olden days!!Thanks, Redawna K. You've just made my day!Dave Thompson,An old Commander, USN, retired