Best 5 Salted Caramel Walnut Tart Recipes

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Salted caramel walnut tart is a delectable dessert that combines the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. This classic tart features a buttery crust filled with a creamy, salted caramel filling and topped with crunchy walnuts. With its delightful combination of textures and flavors, this tart is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will provide you with all the necessary instructions to create a salted caramel walnut tart that will impress your family and friends. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the secrets of crafting this exquisite dessert.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WALNUT CARAMEL TART



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Combine crunchy nuts with caramel flavours in this open shortcrust pastry pie with a creamy, sticky filling

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h5m

Yield Cuts into 8-10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

175g plain flour , plus extra for dusting
85g butter , cut into small cubes
50g caster sugar
1 egg yolk
200g caster sugar
100g butter , cut into small pieces
200ml whipping or double cream
200g shelled walnut half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Put the flour in a food processor with the butter and sugar, and mix until it forms fine breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and 1-2 tbsp cold water, and pulse to make a firm dough.
  • Have ready a 24cm tart tin. Briefly knead the pastry on a lightly floured surface, then roll out to a round about 5cm larger than your tin. Lift onto the tin with the help of your rolling pin, then press into the corners using your finger. Do not trim the pastry. Fill the pastry case with a round of baking parchment and baking beans. Chill for 10 mins. Blindbake for 10 mins, remove the paper and beans, then bake for 5 mins more.
  • To make the filling, put the sugar in a large pan with 3 tbsp cold water. Heat gently, stirring to dissolve the sugar. When the sugar is completely dissolved, increase heat and bubble until the syrup has turned a rich caramel colour. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until it has dissolved, then stir in the cream. Return to the heat and boil hard, stirring until the sauce is thick enough to leave a gap on the base of the pan when you draw your spoon across it. Stir in the walnuts.
  • Fill the pastry case with the nut mixture, levelling it with a fork. Return to the oven for 8-10 mins until the filling is bubbling. Cool for 10 mins before removing carefully from the tin. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

CARAMEL-WALNUT TART WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE



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Categories     Food Processor     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Almond     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Crust
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1 large egg, beaten to blend
Filling
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
1 cup walnuts, toasted, finely chopped
Chocolate glaze
1 cup heavy whipping cream
7 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour, almonds, walnuts, and salt in processor until nuts are finely ground. Add powdered sugar and combine using on/off turns. Add butter; using on/off turns, cut in until coarse meal forms. With machine running, slowly add egg. Blend until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill 30 minutes.
  • Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14-inch round. Transfer dough to 10-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Trim excess dough flush with top edge of pan. Pierce bottom of dough all over with fork. Chill 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake crust until golden, about 35 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • For filling:
  • Place sugar, 1/2 cup water, and corn syrup in heavy large saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter and cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). When bubbling subsides, whisk in crème fraîche. Cool caramel until beginning to thicken. Stir in walnuts. Pour caramel into prepared crust. Let stand 15 minutes to spread.
  • For chocolate glaze:
  • Bring cream to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Cool 5 minutes. Pour enough glaze over caramel to cover and fill tart to just below edge of crust (reserve remaining glaze for another use). Let stand until set, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, AND WALNUT TART



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Categories     Food Processor     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Crust:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Filling:
1 cup sugar (preferably baker's sugar or other superfine sugar)
1/4 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 1/4 cups (about 9 ounces) walnuts, toasted, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour and salt in processor 5 seconds. Add butter to processor. Using on/off turns, blend until coarse meal forms. Add 4 tablespoons ice water. Blend until dough just begins to come together, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dry. Gather dough; flatten into disk. Wrap; chill at least 1 hour.
  • Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14-inch round. Transfer dough to 11-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Cut off all but 1/2 inch of overhang. Fold overhang in and press, forming double-thick sides. Pierce crust all over with fork; chill 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake until golden, pressing with back of fork if crust bubbles, about 20 minutes longer. Cool completely.
  • For filling:
  • Stir 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat. Bring to boil, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush. Boil without stirring until deep amber color, swirling pan occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; add cream (mixture will bubble up). Return pan to low heat; whisk caramel until smooth. Add butter, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add all chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread filling in crust. Chill tart until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight. Serve with ice cream.

SALTED CARAMEL WALNUT TART



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It took me a while to figure out a way to convert one of my favorite ice cream flavors into a pie-one of my favorite desserts. The result took quite a few tries, but in the end, it was so worth it. -Ruth Ealy, Plain City, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons golden syrup or light corn syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In a microwave, heat cream on high for 20 seconds. Keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and syrup, stirring frequently. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Slowly pour cream into pan; continue stirring constantly (cream may spatter) until well blended. Gradually add butter, stirring until melted. Add vanilla and sea salt; stir until smooth. Cool., Unroll crust into a 9-in. tart pan; trim edges. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Reduce oven setting to 350°. Whisk eggs into caramel mixture; stir in walnuts. Add filling to crust. Bake until center is just set (mixture will jiggle), 20-25 minutes. Cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL NUT TART



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My mom loves caramel, nuts and cream cheese, so when I found this tart recipe I knew I had to try it. Now the dessert is a family favorite and it is served at every get-together. -Donna Urban, Glenolden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 package (3 ounces) cold cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups mixed nuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Roll out dough into a 10-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom; trim edges., Line unpricked crust with a double layer of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 400°., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in nuts and vanilla. Spread into crust. , Place tart pan on a baking sheet. Bake until bubbly, for 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality chocolate for the ganache. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the tart.
  • Make sure the butter is cold when you add it to the flour. This will help create a flaky crust.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with.
  • Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown and the ganache is set. This will take about 25-30 minutes.
  • Let the tart cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This salted caramel walnut tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the sweet and salty flavors of the caramel and the crunchy walnuts is irresistible. This tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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