Chocolate Praline Tart

Name: Chocolate Praline Tart
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 2/3 cups unsalted butter, divided use; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed; 2/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 cups pecan halves; 1/3 cup whipping cream

Submitted by Ms B.

"This is an adopted recipe that I have not yet tried. The original chef commented, "An elegant dessert that can be made ahead. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of chocolate shaving for an added touch.""

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour
³⁄₄ cup powdered sugar
¹⁄₂ cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 ²⁄₃ cups unsalted butter, divided use
1 ¹⁄₂ cups brown sugar, firmly packed
²⁄₃ cup honey
¹⁄₄ cup granulated sugar
3 cups pecan halves
¹⁄₃ cup whipping cream

directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla and salt; process to blend.
With the motor running, gradually add 1-2/3 cup of the butter, a few tablespoons at a time.
Process until dough forms a ball on top of the blades.
Press dough into a 12-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
Bake for 10 minutes or until light brown.
Set aside to cool.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine remaining 1 cup butter, brown sugar, honey and sugar; bring to a boil.
Boil for 3 minutes.
Add pecans and cream and return to a boil.
Immediately pour into cooled crust.
Bake until center is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
Let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.