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Mini Chocolate Espresso Pecan Tart
This mini chocolate espresso pecan tart is perfect for your holiday table. It is rich and delicious and perfect for sweet snacking.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 tarts
Calories: 746 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For graham cracker crust:
- 1-¼ cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Finely chopped pecans
For pecan tart:
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted but cooled
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-½ cup pecan halves
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and set out 6 (4-inch) mini tart pans with removable bottoms.
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For crust:
- Mix all ingredients until moistened, and divide equally between the 6 mini tart pans.
- Press graham cracker crust tightly onto pan and cook on cookie sheet for about 10 minutes until browned.
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For tart:
- In a large bowl whisk the corn syrup and brown sugar together until smooth.
- Whisk in the melted butter, then ad the eggs one at a time, beating until you have a smooth, foamy mixture.
- Add the espresso powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and give the batter a good mix.
- Rap the bowl against the counter a couple of times to pop any bubbles that might have formed, then stir in the pecans and chocolate.
- Pour filling into prepared crust and cook for 15-20 minutes,until set. Let sit for at least 20 minutes before cutting into.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tart
Calories
746kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
305mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
65g
(130%)
Vitamin A
683IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6tarts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tart | |
| Calories | 746kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 683IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.