Description
A rich and decadent tart featuring a flaky crust filled with a sweet maple and bourbon custard, topped with toasted pecans. Perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Press the pie crust into a tart pan.
- Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Let them cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared tart crust.
- Sprinkle the toasted pecans evenly over the filling.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the tart cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a deeper bourbon flavor, you can let the bourbon sit in the filling for 15 minutes before baking.
- Ensure the tart is fully cooled for clean slices.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
