Sunset Smores Tart with Caramelized Pecans

Indulge in the quintessential American dessert with this unique twist on traditional s'mores, elevated with the crunch of caramelized pecans and the sweetness of a flaky pastry crust.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cold unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tbsp Milk
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Bittersweet chocolate
• 1/4 cup Caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup Pecans
• 2 tbsp Light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Water
• 4 large Marshmallows
• 1 tbsp Honey

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Step 3: Press the mixture into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

4. 4

   Step 4: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

5. 5

   Step 5: Trim the edges and press the dough into the corners of the pan. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6: Line the tart crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7: Remove the parchment paper and pie weights or beans and continue baking for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden.

8. 8

   Step 8: Allow the tart crust to cool completely on a wire rack.

9. 9

   Step 9: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

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    Step 10: Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the cooled tart crust.

💡 Pro Tips

To prevent the butter from melting, keep it in the refrigerator until the last minute. Use a food processor to grind the pecans for a finer texture. Avoid overbaking the tart crust.

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