Chocolate Pecan Tartlette Recipe
Kentucky bourbon sauce • fresh whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Tartlette Crust
Chocolate Filling
Pecan Topping
Whipped Cream
Method
Prepare Tartlette Crust
- 1
Make the dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and butter. Mix until crumbly. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until the dough forms.
- 2
Chill
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 3
Pre-bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and press it into tartlette molds. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.
Make Chocolate Filling
- 4
Melt chocolate
In a saucepan over low heat, combine dark chocolate and heavy cream. Stir until melted and smooth.
- 5
Mix ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture and mix until well combined.
- 6
Fill crust
Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled tartlette crusts and bake for 15-20 minutes. Let cool to set.
Prepare Pecan Topping
- 7
Combine topping ingredients
In a saucepan, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, bourbon, and butter. Cook over medium heat until bubbly.
- 8
Top tartlettes
Spoon the pecan mixture over the baked chocolate filling and let it cool completely.
Make Whipped Cream
- 9
Whip cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
Serve
- 10
Plate and garnish
Serve the cooled tartlettes topped with whipped cream.
