Caramel Pecan Millionaire Tartlets

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Mini tartlets layered with rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and a buttery shortbread crust, inspired by decadent Millionaire’s shortbread flavors. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, salted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 American cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed salted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup, roughly chopped pecans
for sprinkling sea salt flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour with 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 cup cold cubed salted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 2: Press the dough evenly into 12 mini tartlet pans or muffin tin cups, about 2 tbsp per tartlet, forming a firm base.
Step 3: Bake tart shells for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden around edges; remove and cool completely.
Step 4: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp corn syrup. Stir constantly for 5-7 minutes until the caramel thickens and reaches 235°F (soft ball stage).
Step 5: Remove caramel from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 cup chopped pecans; mix well.
Step 6: Spoon the warm caramel pecan mixture evenly into cooled tart shells.
Step 7: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each tartlet and allow to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.