Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp (24g) coconut sugar
  • 0.25 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 4 tbsp (60ml) ice water
  • 1 cup (115g) pecans, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup (95g) coconut sugar
  • 4 tbsp (55g) unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) heavy cream
  • 0.25 tsp (1.5g) sea salt
  • 6 oz (170g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Whisk flour, coconut sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Use a pastry cutter to work the chilled butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized lumps remaining.
  3. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until the dough just holds together.
  4. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 60 minutes.
  5. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness, cut small circles, and press them firmly into a mini muffin tin.
  6. In a saucepan, melt butter and coconut sugar over medium heat; stir in heavy cream and sea salt, simmering for 2 minutes until thickened.
  7. Divide chopped pecans evenly among the crusts and pour the caramel mixture over the pecans.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown and filling is bubbling.
  9. Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl and drizzle over the cooled tarts.