CARAMEL-NUT TART

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Provided by Sarah Patterson Scott

Categories     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Almond     Cashew     Pine Nut     Honey     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Crust:
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, separated
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Filling:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup pine nuts (about 2 1/2 ounces), lightly toasted
1/2 cup walnut pieces (about 2 1/2 ounces), lightly toasted

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add egg yolk and cream; beat until smooth. Add flour and beat just until dough comes together. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead briefly to combine. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inchdiameter tart pan with removable bottom. Gently fit dough into pan, trimming all but 1/2 inch of overhang. Fold overhang in, forming double-thick sides. Pierce bottom of crust all over with fork. Freeze 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line crust with foil. Fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until sides are set, about 20 minutes. Remove foil with beans. Bake crust until golden, pressing with back of fork if crust bubbles, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, whisk egg white in small bowl until thick and foamy.
  • Brush hot crust lightly with some beaten egg white and place on rack to cool. Maintain oven temperature.
  • For filling:
  • Stir sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush. Cook until syrup is deep amber, swirling pan occasionally, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat and pour in juice, then cream. Whisk over low heat until smooth. Whisk in butter, honey, orange peel, vanilla, and salt. Stir in cashews, pine nuts, and walnuts.
  • Pour filling into crust. Bake tart until filling is bubbling thickly all over, about 22 minutes. Cool tart completely on rack. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil and store at room temperature.
  • Cut tart into wedges and serve.

Jahanzaib Shah
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This tart is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet caramel.


Nzahoor Nzahoor
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This tart is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight dessert.


Tyree Mcbride
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I love the combination of caramel and nuts in this tart. It's the perfect dessert for a fall day.


Nozipho Laurancia
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This tart is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Vidza Emmanuel
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I'm not a fan of nuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. The tart was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with the nuts.


Lizwi Makumeni
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This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The finished product is absolutely stunning and delicious.


Nnadozie Celestine (NNADOZIE ODO)
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I had some trouble getting the caramel to set properly. I think I may have cooked it for too long. Other than that, the tart was delicious.


Randell Thinn
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a less sweet caramel. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


MCrack O'chungus
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I made this tart for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The caramel was perfectly gooey and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Diin Jees
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This tart is so good! The caramel is rich and flavorful, and the nuts add a nice crunch. I also love the buttery crust. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Kelvin Krace
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I love this recipe! The tart is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for everything from potlucks to birthday parties. It's always a hit.


Fatou Secka
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I'm not much of a baker, but this tart was surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and the tart turned out beautifully. It was a delicious and impressive dessert.


Dupia Enyimo
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This caramel nut tart was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the sweet caramel and crunchy nuts was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.