Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes Chocolate, Caramel, and Pecan Tart By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 9-inch tart Our Chocolate Caramel Tart matches chocolate ganache with crunchypecans and a gooey caramel base. The tart is decorated with pecans, whichare skewered, dipped into hot caramel, and liftedslowly from the pan so thethreadlike drips harden. Ingredients Chocolate Pate Sucree 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup water 1 ½ cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped Cocoa, for dusting (optional) Caramel-Dipped Pecans (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll chocolate pate sucree 1/8 inch thick, and fit into a 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Dock bottom of tart with a fork. Refrigerate the shell for 30 minutes. Place the chopped pecans on a baking sheet, and toast until slightly darkened and fragrant, about 10 minutes; set aside. Line tart shell with parchment paper, pressing into edges, and cover with dried beans or pie weights. Place on a baking sheet; bake for 20 minutes. Remove paper and beans, and continue baking until crust is golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Make the caramel by placing the sugar, salt, and water in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Wash down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystals from forming. Cook, gently swirling pan (do not stir), until the caramel is a rich amber color. Remove from heat, and add 1/2 cup cream, butter, and vanilla; stir until smooth. Pour mixture into chocolate tart shell. Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the caramel, and place in the refrigerator while melting the chocolate. Place chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. Bring remaining cup of cream to a boil in a small saucepan; pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes; stir until completely smooth. Pour over caramel and nuts; return tart to refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. To serve, dust the top of the tart with cocoa powder, if desired. Garnish with caramel-dipped pecans, if desired. Print