TURTLE TARTS
After receiving these as part of a Christmas baking exchange I just had to have the recipe! These tarts are simple to make and so delicious.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Tarts
Time 30m
Yield 40 tarts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bake tart shells according to directions.
- Break up pecan pieces and place a small amount in each tart shell.
- *You can make the filling fill more tart shells if you use more pecans* Melt margarine in a saucepan and then add the rest of the ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, stirring a few times with a whisk.
- Let boil for 2 minutes.
- While mixture is still hot fill tart shells and top with 1 chocolate melting wafer or a few chocolate chips. **or melt chocolate in a ziploc bag, cut off one end,and drizzle over tarts**.
- Cool and enjoy!
- These also freeze well. Place cooled tarts in a Tupperware container or a ziploc bag. (You can use wax paper to separate the layers if desired) Label and Freeze. To serve: remove tarts from container and let come to room temperature and then enjoy!
TURTLE PRALINE TART
This rich dessert is my own creation, and I'm very proud of it. It's easy enough to make for everyday meals but special enough to serve guests or take to a potluck. -Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to an 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges., Line unpricked pie crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake until light golden brown, 5-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine caramels and 1/2 cup cream. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Spread filling evenly into crust. Drizzle with melted chocolate. , Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Whip remaining cream; serve with tart.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CARAMEL TURTLE TART
Steps:
- 1. Fit pie shell dough into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Preheat oven and bake tart shell according to package directions. Let shell cool completely.
- 2. Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a small, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat without stirring. Continue cooking without disturbing until mixture turns golden (about 15 minutes). Reduce heat to low, carefully drizzle in 3/4 cup cream and then stir until smooth. Stir pecans and vanilla extract into caramel mixture and then scrape into prepared tart shell. Chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).
- 3. Place chocolate, remaining 1 Tbsp. cream and vegetable oil in a small microwavable bowl; heat mixture for 2 minutes at medium (50%) power. Stir until smooth. (If it doesn't melt after 2 minutes, microwave in additional 30-second intervals until smooth.)
- 4. Transfer chilled tart to a serving platter. Scrape melted chocolate into a corner of a small, sturdy plastic bag. Cut off top and drizzle chocolate on top of tart. Chill again until ready to serve.
- 5. For optional sweetened whipped cream: Beat 1 cup heavy cream in a deep bowl with electric mixer on medium-high speed until in begins to thicken. Add 2 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar and 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract and beat just until cream forms soft peaks. (Yields about 2 1/4 cups)
TURTLE TART
Prize-Winning Recipe 2007! Show-stopper desserts can be delicious as well as super simple when you start with a time-saving cookie mix! Check out the recipe tip for using a common baking pan.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, water and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Press dough in bottom and up sides of ungreased 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
- Bake 19 to 21 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Using back of a spoon, gently press center of crust to flatten slightly.
- Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and 1/3 cup cream on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring twice, until caramels are melted. Stir in 3/4 cup pecans. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
- In medium bowl, place chocolate chips. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup whipping cream over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot. Pour cream over chocolate chips in bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Pour over filling. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. To serve, let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g
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