This decadent pecan tart will be welcome at potlucks and holiday gatherings alike.

There’s no fussypie pastryrolling and crimping required!

The skillet style will save you a few minutes, but both options take less than 10 minutes.

Southern Living Caramel Pecan Tart baked and ready to serve

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Allow the toasted nuts to cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces.

Southern Living Caramel Pecan Tart caramel ingredients

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If you have any extra toasted pecans, transfer them to an airtight container.

Freeze for up to one month.

For an entirely make-ahead dessert, follow this Caramel Pecan Tart recipe completely, including baking.

Southern Living Caramel Pecan Tart toasting the pecans

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Freeze for up to one month.

To serve, thaw the pecan tart in the refrigerator overnight, then slice and enjoy.

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Southern Living Caramel Pecan Tart dough in tart pan before baking

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“One slice is never enough!”

Bake at 350F for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.

Southern Living Caramel Pecan Tart caramel ingredients in a saucepan

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Pat mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of a lightly greased 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom.

Bake crust:

Bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool.

Southern Living Caramel Pecan Tart caramel cooking before adding pecans

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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Stir in toasted pecans, and spoon hot filling into prepared crust.

Bake tart:

Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Southern Living Caramel Pecan Tart filling in crust before baking

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Cool on a wire rack 30 minutes or until completely cool.

But the real difference is the pan in which these desserts are baked.

Southern Living Caramel Pecan tart after baking

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