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                      Pecan Tart with Praline Cream

Recipe By     : Southern Living '90
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Nuts                             Pies/Tarts
                Spirits                          Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   9      to 10 inch    tart or pie pastry
     1/3  cup           margarine -- melted
   1      cup           sugar
   1      cup           light corn syrup
   4                    eggs -- beaten
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      cup           pecan halves
     1/4  cup           chocolate chips
     1/2  cup           whipped cream
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla
   1      teaspoon      praline liqueur
   2      tablespoons   confectioner's sugar

Make a 9-10 " pie pastry and place in pie or tart pan. Set aside. Combine
margarine, sugar and corn syrup in Microwave bowl. Stir and cook to
dissolve sugar. Let cool slightly. Add eggs, vanilla and salt. Stir well.
Pour filling into crust. Arrange pecan halves on top. Bake at 325 F. for
50-55 minutes. Place chocolate chips in freezer strength zip-lock bag.
Submerge in boiling water to melt. Snip one corner from bag. Drizzle over
top of pie. Combine whipping cream cream, 1/2 tsp. vanilla and praline
liqueur. Beat until foamy. Add confectioner's sugar. Beat until soft peaks
form. Serve  on individual dessert plates with cream UNDER pie. 
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