Chocolate Praline Tart

• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• powdered sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• unsweetened baking cocoa↗1⁄2 cup
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• unsalted butter, divided use↗2 2⁄3 cups

  divided use

• firmly packed brown sugar1 1⁄2 cups
• honey↗2⁄3 cup
• granulated sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• pecan halves↗3 cups
• whipping cream↗1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

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.