Butterscotch Pecan Tart with Scotch-Spiked Whipped Cream
Butterscotch is made by combining butter and brown sugar, giving it a rich and caramel-like flavor.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Butterscotch Pecan Tart with Scotch-Spiked Whipped Cream
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a food processor, pulse the pecans until finely ground.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pecans, flour, and salt. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Gradually add the pecan-flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until the dough comes together.
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Press the dough into a tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
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Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat until just simmering.
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Remove the crust from the oven and pour the butterscotch mixture over the crust.
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Return the tart to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the filling is set.
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Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for 1 hour.
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In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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Add the scotch and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
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Serve the tart with a dollop of scotch-spiked whipped cream on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30g47%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
