Description

Golden pecans, silky chocolate, and a buttery crust—this tart is the definition of cozy elegance. It’s rich without being cloying, impressive without being complicated, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any gathering. Whether it’s for a holiday table or a quiet Sunday treat, one slice feels like a warm hug shared with someone you love.

Ingredients

Scale

For the crust:

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (swap ¼ with almond flour for tenderness)
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1–2 tbsp cold water

For the filling:

1 cup semisweet/dark chocolate chips (60–70%)
½ cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut cream)
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 egg, room temp
1 ½ cups pecan halves (toasted)
Pinch of salt
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Crust

Mix flour + sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Add cold water gradually until dough clumps. Wrap, chill 30 mins.
Roll dough, press into 9″ tart pan. Trim edges, freeze 10 mins.
Blind bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 mins with parchment + weights.

Filling

Warm cream + butter until steaming. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate until glossy. Cool 5 mins.
Whisk in sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt.

Assemble & Bake

Pour filling into crust, tap to level.
Arrange pecans on top, pressing slightly.
Bake at 350°F for 20–25 mins, until edges puff but center jiggles.
Cool completely before slicing (2+ hrs).

Notes

Bake a day ahead—the flavors deepen beautifully overnight. For a dinner party, serve with espresso or a drizzle of caramel for extra wow factor.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 35–40 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 390cal Per slice
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g