Best Port Glazed Grape Tarts With Pecan Crust Recipes

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MARTHA'S PECAN TART



Martha's Pecan Tart image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 8-by-11-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 12

Unbaked Pate Brisee for Mushroom-and-Bacon Tart shell
4 large eggs
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 lemon or orange
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with dried beans or pie weights; transfer to oven. Bake until edges are set and golden, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove paper and beans or weights and continue baking until bottom is dry and golden, about 15 minutes more. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • Whisk together eggs in a large bowl. Add brown sugar, molasses, corn syrup, and salt; mix to combine. Stir in butter, vanilla, and zest until thoroughly combined. Add chopped pecans and stir to combine.
  • Pour filling into tart shell. Neatly arrange pecan halves in rows over filling and transfer to oven. Bake until pastry is lightly browned and filling is set, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely on rack before cutting and serving. Serve with freshly whipped cream.

PECAN TARTS



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The flaky crust combined with a rich center makes these little tarts a satisfying snack to serve and eat. They look so appealing on a pretty platter and make a great finger-food dessert when you're entertaining. They also freeze well. -Jean Rhodes, Tignall, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 20.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING
1 large egg
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped pecans
Maraschino cherry halves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; blend in flour and salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased mini-muffin cups. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the egg. Add brown sugar, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Spoon into tart shells. , Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before carefully removing from pans. Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BEST PECAN PIE (TARTS)



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I found this recipe in Abby's column. It has to be the very best pecan pie/tarts I have ever tasted and it is easy to make.

Provided by Y Franche

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 48 tarts, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup melted butter
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 uncooked pie shells (I use the frozen ones) or 48 miniature tart shells

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and pour into pie shell.
  • Or if you are choosing to make tarts, fill tarts shells to the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 45 to 50 minutes for the pie and 18 to 20 minutes for the tarts.
  • Test with a toothpick, if it comes out dry, the pie/tarts are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.8, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 120.1, Sodium 455.9, Carbohydrate 96.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 51.9, Protein 7.2

GRAPE FRANGIPANE TART



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Here's a recipe for a holiday table triumph: a dessert that's refreshing, elegant and rich, yet not heavy or overly sweet. The Grape Frangipane Tart looks like a jewel and tastes like a dream with juicy grapes and the complementary flavour of almonds. Begin with your favourite tart dough recipe or purchase the best tart shell you can buy ready-made from your grocer's freezer selection. Whipped cream is the perfect topping.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tart pastry dough, single crust for 10-inch tart
3 1/2 cups red seedless california grapes
2 ounces almond paste
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch salt
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.Line a 10-inch tart pan with pastry. Arrange grapes snugly in decorative rings in pastry. In an electric mixer combine almond paste, egg, sugar, butter, flour, and salt until smooth to create frangipane. Carefully spread over arranged grapes and bake for 35 minutes, until the tart is golden brown and cooked through. If using a convection oven, bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. When tart is cool, remove from pan and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 263.9, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 25.7, Protein 4.8

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