Vanilla caramel pecan tart
For dessert, we propose a tart that brings together all our favorite flavors: vanilla cream, salted caramel, and pecans... Admit it, it makes you want to try it, doesn't it?! All resting on a crunchy shortcrust pastry, a deliciously indulgent combination awaits you! Step by step, follow all the stages of making this recipe explained in writing and also in video :-) Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
For the shortcrust pastry:
For the salted caramel:
For the vanilla cream:
Materials
- 1 piping bag with a star tip (optional)
- Pie pan
Preparation
Prepare the shortcrust pastry: Mix the butter with the icing sugar, vanilla sugar, pinch of salt, and almond flour.
Add the egg and mix well. Then add the flour and use your hands to form a dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and flatten it before refrigerating for 1 hour.
Roll out the dough and place it in a pie pan. Prick it with a fork, then bake for 20 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Make the salted caramel: Melt the sugar in a saucepan without stirring (you can gently shake the pan from time to time). Once the caramel has formed, add the butter.
Mix well to incorporate. Add the liquid cream and after boiling, let it thicken for 10 minutes while stirring. Pour the caramel directly into the baked shortcrust pastry and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Prepare the vanilla cream: Place the cream, mascarpone, and mixer whisks in the freezer for 15 minutes before preparation.
In a large bowl, combine the cream, mascarpone, vanilla, and icing sugar, and whip until it forms whipped cream.
Using a piping bag and a star tip (optional), spread the vanilla cream over the tart. Add pecan nuts on top.
It's ready!
Observations
Salted caramel: Be careful of splashes when adding the butter (add the butter all at once) and the cream!
Shortcrust pastry: This dough does not require long kneading; just incorporate the ingredients before forming a ball and flattening it (the dough will cool faster if you flatten it) in plastic wrap to chill.
You can decorate the top as you wish; we made zigzags with a star tip. You can also make star shapes or simply smooth the whipped cream on top.
