C Tortes

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Add the cubed butter and mix using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2. Add the egg yolk and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a tart pan with removable bottom.

4. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or a glass slightly larger than the tart pan.

5. Gently press the dough circles into the tart pan, trimming any excess dough along the edges. Prick the bottoms with a fork and place the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes.

6. Spread a thin layer of apricot preserves in the bottom of each tart shell.

7. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the preserves, dividing them evenly among the tart shells.

8. Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.

9. In a heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in short intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

10. Stir in the vanilla extract and let the ganache cool slightly.

11. Once the tart shells have cooled, carefully remove them from the pan.

12. Spoon a layer of chocolate ganache over the pecan filling in each tart shell, spreading it evenly.

13. Allow the ganache to set at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker setting.

14. Arrange the C Tortes on a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped pecans or a dusting of powdered sugar.

15. Serve these delectable pastries as a delightful dessert or alongside a hot beverage for a cozy treat.