Christmas pecan tart (or tartlets) (United States)

Pecan pie is a classic American dessert, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Its sweet flavor and crunchy texture make it an irresistible treat to enjoy after a festive meal. Okay, I wouldn't call it a light dessert, but in winter, you have to replenish those lost calories! In any case, it's gluten-free. Surprise and delight your guests by making this pie for Christmas!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time 35 minutes

Total time 45 minutes

Cooking method: Traditional

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 6

Special diet: suitable for gluten-free diet

Ingredients

1 gluten-free shortcrust pastry (or use the recipe below)
200g of whole pecan nuts
150 g of maple syrup
100g of brown sugar
3 eggs
60g of melted butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1
Prepare the gluten-free shortcrust pastry (recipe here ). Let it rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2
Preheat your oven to 180°C.
3
To prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the corn (or maple) syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until well combined.
4
Roll out the dough between two sheets of cling film. You can make one large tart or a dozen tartlets.
5
Arrange the pecan nuts on the rolled-out dough and pour it into a tart pan.
6
Pour the liquid mixture over the pecans.
7
Baking: Bake the tart for 35 to 45 minutes (a little less for tartlets) or until the filling is set and lightly browned.
8
Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

Note

Serve your gluten-free pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an even more indulgent touch.

Keywords: Gluten-free pecan pie, gluten-free American dessert

Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/tarte-ou-tartelettes-de-noel-aux-noix-de-pecan-etats-unis/