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Tasty Turtle Tart

NutsOvenDiner-Style

Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Yield: 16 servings

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Break out of your dessert shell and try this today! Tasty Turtle Tart is hard to beat when it comes to all of the great tastes it delivers. A flaky pie crust holds together a caramel-y pecan filling all topped with a chocolate drizzle that really ties it all together. So, slow down, grab a plate, a slice, and maybe some whipped cream and let this Tasty Turtle Tart show you how things can feel on the slow side of town. Doesn't that all sound delightful? Coffee, anyone?!

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Ingredients

  • flour, to taste, for dusting a work surface
  • 1 rolled refrigerated pie crust, from a (14.1 oz) 2-count package, second pie crust reserved for another use
  • 36 packaged caramel candies
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 2 -Lightly grease an 11-inch fluted tart pan that has a removable bottom.

Step 3 -Use the flour to lightly dust a work surface and unroll the pie crust on it.

Step 4 -Place the pie crust in the prepared tart pan and trim the edges.

Step 5 -Line the pie crust with heavy-duty aluminum foil and bake, about 8 minutes.

Step 6 -Discard the aluminum foil and bake the crust until it is light golden-brown, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 7 -Transfer the tart pan to a wire rack and let the pie crust cool.

Step 8 -In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, add the caramel candies and the heavy whipping cream and cook, stirring constantly, until the caramels have melted.

Step 9 -Add the pecans to the caramel mixture and stir to combine.

Step 10 -Evenly pour the caramel mixture into the bottom of the pie crust and drizzle with the melted chocolate.

Step 11 -Place the tart in the refrigerator and let it cool until it has set, about 30 minutes.

Step 12 -Slice and serve.

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