Chocolate Pecan Lattice Tart - Pampered Chef

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup pecan halves, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, soften as directed

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 2 combine chocolate chips and butter in microwave-safe bowl. microwave on high for 20-40 seconds until melted and smooth. stir after each 20 second interval.
• 3 add chopped pecans, brown sugar, egg, corn syrup, and vanilla to the melted chocolate. set aside.
• 4 unroll one pie crust onto a lightly floured baking stone and roll to a 13 inch circle.
• 5 unroll second pie crust. gently fold in half and cut into 12 strips (approximately 3/4 inch wide).
• 6 spoon chocolate/pecan mixture onto the center of the circular dough and spread in an even 10 inch circle, leaving about 2-3 inches of dough on the outside.
• 7 carefully twist six of the pie crust strips and place over filling in horizontal rows. twist remaining strips and place vertically, creating a lattice effect.
• 8 firmly press the ends of the strips onto the edge of the crust.
• 9 fold edge of crust over the ends of the strips, pinching the edges to seal.
• 10 bake 28-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
• 11 remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• 12 cut into wedges and serve!