A decadent tart boasting chocolate, pecans, and a flaky buttery crust, ideal for festive gatherings and Southern flavor lovers.
# What You Need:
→ Pastry Crust
01 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ 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 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - 1 cup pecan halves or pieces
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water while stirring until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
03 - Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press dough into pan, trim excess edges, and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, bourbon if using, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
05 - Fold chocolate chips and pecan pieces into the filling mixture until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour filling into chilled tart shell and spread evenly across the surface.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow tart to cool completely before slicing. Serve plain or with whipped cream.
