Turtle Tarts
Indulge in the decadence of homemade Turtle Tarts, a delightful twist on the classic turtle candies. These bite-sized treats combine a buttery, flaky tart shell with a luscious caramel filling, studded with crunchy pecans and topped with a rich drizzle of semi-sweet chocolate. Perfectly portioned and irresistibly sweet, they’re finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for that perfect balance of flavors. Whether you’re hosting a party or satisfying your sweet tooth, these mini tarts are an elegant yet easy dessert. With simple ingredients and just 45 minutes from start to finish, Turtle Tarts are a crowd-pleasing favorite that will make any occasion unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Cold water
- 20 pieces Soft caramels
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Pecans (roughly chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold diced butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix just until the dough comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness, and cut into 12 circles to fit your muffin tin cups.
Gently press each dough circle into a muffin cup to form tart shells, then set the prepared tin aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the soft caramels with 3 tablespoons of heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Evenly divide the caramel mixture among the tart shells, filling them about halfway.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the caramel layer in each tart.
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.
While the tarts cool slightly, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled tarts, and if desired, sprinkle each with a pinch of sea salt.
Allow the tarts to cool completely before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 255.4 g | 327% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.3 g | 692% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 448 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 1373 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.2 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 563 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
