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Caramel Tarts with Creme Caramel and Pecan Filling


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Yield6 tarts

Ingredients

For the Creme Caramel

For the Pecan Filling

For the Caramel Syrup

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat sugar on low heat, stirring with a wooden spatula until it turns a deep brown colour. Take off heat and add water (be careful with the splatter!) stir to dissolve.

  2. 2

    Pour caramel syrup into silikomart 67mm tart silicone molds. (Or similar sized cupcake molds work too) Swirl the caramel around and place the mold on a baking tray

  3. 3

    Preheat your oven to 135°C and set a saucepan full of water to boil on the side.

  4. 4

    Gently whisk together eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt until evenly combined

  5. 5

    Boil milk and vanilla together on medium-low heat, whisking to prevent burning.

  6. 6

    Slowly pour the hot milk over your eggs while whisking constantly.

  7. 7

    Strain the mixture and pour it into the silicone molds.

  8. 8

    Pour boiling water on the tray and carefully place it in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the centres are slightly jiggly.

  9. 9

    Carefully remove the tray and let the custard cool to room temperature before wrapping and freezing.

  10. 10

    Using a silicone spatula, cream butter until smooth.

  11. 11

    Add sugar and pecan powder and combine.

  12. 12

    Add egg in 4 parts while mixing with spatula.

  13. 13

    Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or more.