Celebration Tarts

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small saucepan, combine Hershey's cocoa, sugar, and water, stirring until smooth. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture just comes to a boil.

Remove the cocoa mixture from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until melted and well combined. Set aside to cool slightly.

Divide the cherry pie filling evenly among 4 ungreased muffin cups or small ramekins, spooning the filling and some of the cherry sauce into each.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, light corn syrup, packed light brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine until fully blended.

Stir the coarsely chopped pecans into the egg mixture until evenly coated.

Spoon the pecan mixture evenly over the cherry filling in each muffin cup. Carefully pour or drizzle the cooled cocoa sauce over the pecans.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tarts are set and the topping is golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow the tarts to cool for a few minutes before serving. Top each tart with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.