Pecan Tarts

These tarts were introduced to us by our friend The Duhés, who hails from New Orleans, Louisiana. While we typically say “pee-can” in South Carolina, they say “pah-kahn” in Louisiana. No matter—they are delicious, however you pronounce them. I sent some of these tarts to friends in Maryland one year for Christmas and included a note that said, “The original recipe calls for topping them with whipped cream or ice cream.” Bill dutifully complied and told his wife, “Mary said