Chocolate Praline Tart

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 2/3 cups unsalted butter, divided use
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 cups pecan halves
• 1/3 cup whipping cream

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla and salt; process to blend.

3. 3

   With the motor running, gradually add 1-2/3 cup of the butter, a few tablespoons at a time.

4. 4

   Process until dough forms a ball on top of the blades.

5. 5

   Press dough into a 12-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

6. 6

   Bake for 10 minutes or until light brown.

7. 7

   Set aside to cool.

8. 8

   In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine remaining 1 cup butter, brown sugar, honey and sugar; bring to a boil.

9. 9

   Boil for 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Add pecans and cream and return to a boil.

11. 11

    Immediately pour into cooled crust.

12. 12

    Bake until center is bubbling, about 20 minutes.

13. 13

    Let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.