Pecans are the main ingredient in American pralines. Some pralines are made with pecan halves, while others use smaller, chopped-up pieces of pecans. Either way, without the pecans, pralines would ...

Pour the mixture into the prepared tart shell. Arrange the remaining pecan halves over the top and bake in the oven until the crust is golden and the filling is firm to the touch, about 40 minutes.