Amazing Chocolate Pecan Tart Recipe (So Good!)

This Chocolate Pecan Tart recipe can be used to make one large tart or 6-8 mini tarts. Skip the pecan pie this year, and make a pecan tart instead! These pecan tartlets feature tart shells filled with bittersweet chocolate, pecan halves, and gooey filling.

Creating This Chocolate Pecan Tart Recipe

In my opinion, is nothing better than real butter for a pie or tart crust. And there certainly isn’t a Holiday without at least one of those at the dessert table.

My recipe for Pumpkin Pecan Pie will always be my Thanksgiving pie of choice. But, I know that a traditional Pecan Pie recipe is a popular dessert with many during this time of year.

Confession: I have never really enjoyed traditional Pecan Pie. That is, not until I tried this recipe for Chocolate Pecan Tarts.

I like the taste of the pecan filling so much better in this recipe, and combined with the chocolate I think it’s really something special!

Tools Needed to Make Pecan Tartlets

Here’s a quick overview of the main kitchen tools you’ll need to have on hand when preparing this recipe.

• Measuring Cups and Spoons – to measure the ingredients for the pecan tartlets.
• Medium Bowl – to combine the ingredients for the tart dough.
• Wire Whisk – to beat the egg and whisk the filling mixture.
• Wooden Spoon – to stir the crust mixture together and stir the ganache as it cooks.
• Silicone Pastry Mat – I like to use a pastry mat as my work surface when rolling pie dough.
• Rolling Pin – to roll dough out for the pecan tartlets.
• Medium Saucepan – to make the filling and the chocolate ganache.
• Tart Pan with Removable Bottom – for baking the tartlets. A removable bottom makes it easier to take the tartlets out of the pan for serving.
• Rimmed Baking Sheet – to place chocolate pecan tartlets on while baking.
• Wire Rack – for cooling the pecan tarts.

Ingredients in a Chocolate Pecan Tart

To make the mini pecan pie tarts with chocolate ganache topping, you’ll need:

• Unsalted butter
• Eggs
• Salt
• All-purpose flour
• Powdered sugar
• Light corn syrup
• Brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Pecan pieces
• Dark chocolate
• Heavy cream

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make this pecan tarts recipe, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make a Chocolate Pecan Tart

I made this recipe as mini pecan tarts, so those are the instructions I’ve given below. However, you can also make one large chocolate pecan tart, if preferred.

1. Make the tart dough, then wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.
2. Unwrap the dough and roll into a large circle that’s about 1/8 inch thick.
3. Either press the dough into a large tart pan or divide between 6 to 8 mini tart pans.
4. Stir together the pecan pie filling. Set aside.
5. Melt together the chocolate and heavy cream. This is your ganache.
6. Brush the inside of the tart crusts with the melted ganache.
7. Divide the pecan filling between the tart shells.
8. Bake until the edges are set and the crust is browned.
9. Let the tart(s) cool completely before drizzling with ganache.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Can I Make One Large Tart?

Yes! You can make one regular sized chocolate pecan tart rather than small tarts with this recipe, or you can make 6 to 8 individual sized tarts (depending on the size of your tart pans).

If you’d like to make one large pecan tart recipe, I suggest using a 9 or 10 inch tart pan.

For individual tarts, I like to use use Wilton 4-Inch Round Tart Pan.

Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Pecan Tart

• Once the tart dough is made, you must chill it in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. If you skip this step, the dough won’t come out light and flaky.
• You’ll want to use raw pecan pieces for this recipe.
• Use pecan halves and arrange them in concentric circles in the bottom of the crust for a beautiful presentation
• To make classic mini pecan tarts (or one big one), simply omit the chocolate ganache.

How to Serve this Chocolate Pecan Tart

This pecan dessert recipe tastes delicious served with vanilla ice cream or bourbon vanilla whipped cream.

How to Store a Chocolate Pecan Tart

Both a regular sized and mini pecan pie tarts can be stored at room temperature for up to three days.

Cover them loosely with a towel or under a cake dome (this is the cake stand with glass dome that I have), no need to seal inside an airtight container, though you certainly can if you want to.

Try this Chocolate Pecan Tart Recipe!

Next time you’re looking for a special dessert to serve during the holiday season, give these Chocolate Pecan Tartlets a try!

Did you love the combination of crunchy pecans and bittersweet chocolate? Leave a comment below and give it a review for others to see what you thought of this great dessert recipe.

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More Easy Pecan Desserts:

If you’re looking for more sweet treat recipes with pecans for your Thanksgiving Menu this year, here are a few other favorite pecan recipes.

The pie that my Dad always asks for is this Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Pecan Topping. It is a family tried and true favorite!

This Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Pecan Topping is an elevated take on the classic dessert. Serve as is or enjoy with a scoop of ice cream!

This recipe for Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies is one of my favorite quick recipes when I want that chocolate chip cookie taste but don’t want to chill any cookie dough.

Pecan Pie Bites deliver that pecan pie flavor but are so much cuter! Prep them the day before for easier holiday party planning.

These Pecan Thumbprint Cookies have a spiced cookie base that’s topped with a pecan half, caramel sauce, and then drizzled with melted chocolate.

Be sure to check out the whole Thanksgiving Recipes Archive right here if you need help building the rest of your menu.

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