Decadent Banana Pecan Caramel Tart Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 0.13 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons ice water, plus more as needed
• 4 small bananas, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon Caramel-flavor ice cream topping
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla ice cream
• Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just starts to come together. Gently knead for four to five strokes. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the pastry to a 10-inch tart pan, pressing it into the fluted sides and trimming any excess. Freeze for 20 minutes to prevent shrinking during baking.
3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Prick the bottom and sides of the pastry with a fork. Line the pastry with a double layer of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the pastry is set. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let it cool completely on a wire rack, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
4. Arrange sliced bananas in the pre-baked tart shell, then sprinkle pecans evenly over the bananas. In a separate small bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gently pour the mixture over the banana and pecan layers.
5. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before serving. For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle with caramel topping and serve with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

Nutrition

• Calories: 428 kcal
• Fat Content: 27 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 21 g
• Sodium Content: 171 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Cholesterol Content: 89 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g