Decadent tart with chocolate filling, toasted pecans, and a flaky pastry crust inspired by southern flavors.
# What You Need:
→ Pastry Crust
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 3-4 tablespoons ice water
→ Chocolate Pecan Filling
06 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1 cup pecan halves or pieces
# Steps:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut cold cubed butter into flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gradually incorporate ice water while stirring until dough forms. Shape dough into a disk, wrap with plastic film, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
03 - Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Transfer dough to pan, press firmly into base and sides, trim excess edge, and refrigerate while preparing filling.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together packed brown sugar, melted and cooled butter, eggs, bourbon if using, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
05 - Fold chocolate chips and pecan pieces into filling mixture until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour filling mixture into chilled tart shell and spread evenly with a spatula.
07 - Place tart in preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until center is just set with a golden top surface.
08 - Remove from oven and allow tart to cool completely to room temperature before slicing. Serve plain or with whipped cream.
