Chocolate Pecan Tartlets

These tiny tartlets are a chocolate-chip twist on the classic pecan pie. Top with shaved chocolate or chocolate-dipped pecan halves for an added chocolate fix.

This recipe contains tart shells, butter, chocolate (semi-sweet, chips), eggs, sugar (dark brown), corn syrup, vanilla extract, salt, pecans, chocolate (milk, bar), pecans

6 Servings

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 30 min

Ingredients:

• 6 tartlet crusts
• 1/2 cup(s) butter
• 1/2 cup(s) semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup(s) dark brown sugar
• 2/3 cup(s) light corn syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cup(s) pecans, chopped
• 1 milk chocolate bar, for shaving & dipping pecan halves
• pecan halves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tartlet crusts on a large baking sheet. Bake partially for 10 minutes.
• 2. In double boiler, melt the butter with the chocolate chips; set aside.
• 3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and salt. Add the butter-chocolate mixture; blend. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour filling into partially baked crusts.
• 4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crust is golden and center of tartlet is set. If desired, decorate as suggested with chocolate shavings or chocolate-dipped pecan halves.
• 5. Cooking Tip: To prepare chocolate shavings, simply cut or "peel" a milk chocolate candy bar with an ordinary potato peeler! Melt remaining chocolate and dip pecan halves to use as additional garnish.