15 September 2025

Choux Tart with Pecan Cream, Vanilla Ganache & Caramel

Name: Choux Tart with Pecan Cream, Vanilla Ganache & Caramel
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 250 g All-purpose flour; 150 g Unsalted butter; 95 g Icing sugar; 35 g Hazelnut flour; 2.5 g Fine salt; 50 g Whole egg; 60 g Unsalted butter; 60 g Icing sugar; 60 g Pecan flour; 65 g Whole eggs; 12 g Cornstarch; 40 g Heavy cream (35%); 300 g Heavy cream (35%) (1); 1 pod Vanilla bean; 125 g White chocolate; 3 g Gelatine 220 bloom; 300 g Heavy cream (35%) (2); 75 g Glucose syrup; 110 g Sugar (1); 225 g Heavy cream (35%); 1 g Pectin NH; 30 g Sugar (2); 115 g Unsalted butter; 2 g Fleur de sel; 85 g Unsalted butter; 70 g Brown sugar; 70 g All-purpose flour; 2 g Fine salt; 100 g Water; 33 g Milk

Damien Pichon adapted by JojoM

Choux Tart with Pecan Cream, Vanilla Ganache & Caramel 🍮🌰

French pastry at its finest—this Choux Tart with Pecan Cream, Vanilla Ganache & Caramel is a masterpiece of textures and flavors. Imagine a crisp hazelnut tart shell filled with rich pecan cream, layered with silky vanilla whipped ganache, luscious caramel, and topped with golden choux pastry crowned with craquelin. ✨ A true showstopper for any dessert table!

Why This Tart is Special ✨

This isn’t just a tart—it’s a gourmet French dessert that combines multiple pastry techniques:

Hazelnut sweet pastry for a nutty, crisp foundation 🥧
Pecan cream baked inside for depth and richness 🌰
Vanilla whipped ganache that’s airy yet indulgent 🍦
Soft salted caramel for balance and contrast 🍯
Choux pastry with craquelin for crunch and elegance 🥐

The combination makes this tart both refined and comforting—perfect for celebrations or when you want to impress.

Baking Tips 🧑‍🍳

Ganache perfection: Chill the vanilla ganache for at least 4 hours before whipping for a smooth, stable cream.
Caramel control: Use a thermometer and cook carefully to avoid crystallization.
Final assembly: Add the choux just before serving so they stay perfectly crisp.

When to Serve 🍽️

This tart is ideal for:

Dinner parties where you want a dessert centerpiece.
Holiday gatherings as a luxurious treat.
Special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries.

A Pastry Lover’s Dream 🎂

Every bite offers layers of crunch, creaminess, nuttiness, and caramel sweetness. It’s a dessert that feels at home in a Parisian patisserie yet achievable in your own kitchen with patience and care.

So if you’re ready to take your baking skills to the next level, this pecan, caramel, and choux tart is the perfect recipe to master. One slice, and you’ll understand why it’s worth every step. 💛

Prep Time

120 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Total Time

165 mins

Servings

Tools Used

Stand MixerPiping BagSaucepan Offset Spatula

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Comments & Reviews

Elise
9/16/2025
A showstopper! Served it for a dinner party and everyone was wowed.
Marco
9/15/2025
Superb texture combo, though I struggled a bit with the ganache. Worth it!
Sophie
9/14/2025
This tart is insane—caramel, pecan, and choux all in one! Loved it.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice

Calories 510

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 35g45%

Saturated Fat 14g70%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 115mg38%

Sodium 210mg9%

Total Carbohydrates 42g15%

Dietary Fiber 2g7%

Sugars 27g

Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.