Caramel Pecan Tarts Recipe
Do you like pecan pie? Try these minis that are a nutty caramel cousin to the big pie.
Summary
Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time1 Hr 45 Min
Ready In2 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings10
Interest GroupExotic
Ingredients
Tarts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
Caramel Topping
12 vanilla caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon milk
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350ºF. In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup butter and the powdered sugar. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Press each piece in bottom and up side of small muffin cup, 1 3/4x1 inch, ungreased or lined with foil or paper baking cups.
2. In medium bowl, mix remaining Tart ingredients. Spoon slightly less than 1 tablespoon mixture into each cup.
3. Bake about 20 minutes or until filling is set and crust is light brown. Cool slightly; loosen from cups with tip of knife. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. In 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Spoon topping onto cooled tarts.
2. In medium bowl, mix remaining Tart ingredients. Spoon slightly less than 1 tablespoon mixture into each cup.
3. Bake about 20 minutes or until filling is set and crust is light brown. Cool slightly; loosen from cups with tip of knife. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. In 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Spoon topping onto cooled tarts.
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