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.)

Tuli Islam
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Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe and I would definitely make it again.


Panashe Muzarurwi
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This tart is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Seth
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. The tart was still delicious!


Ziemaire Braxton
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I'm not a fan of walnuts, so I substituted them with pecans. The tart still turned out great!


Benjamin Dwinell
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This tart is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The caramel filling is rich and gooey, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The chocolate glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Alex Scheurer
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the tart turned out great! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Hassan Sameer
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This tart is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.


Mehdi Sharifi
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I think this tart would be even better if you added a layer of whipped cream between the caramel filling and the chocolate glaze.


SEKA Axel Gandhi
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit! It's a great recipe for any occasion.


Roman Cepeda
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tart didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The caramel filling was too runny and the crust was too soggy.


Johnny Twoo
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I thought the caramel filling was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed the tart.


Paula Curtis
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. It's rich and decadent, and it looks really impressive.


Mandi Sweeny
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Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe and I would definitely make it again.


Sardar Faizii
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I think this tart would be even better if you used a different type of crust. I used a graham cracker crust, but I think a chocolate crust would be a better match for the caramel and chocolate filling.


Altaf JR
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I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients, but I was able to substitute them with other things I had on hand.


Karen Coates
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The instructions in this recipe were very clear and easy to follow.


Wonderboy Mbokazi
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This tart is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth it! The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.


Christine Matleke
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I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but I thought this tart was delicious! The chocolate glaze really balanced out the sweetness of the caramel.


Nadirkhan Sahel
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Sammi Orian
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This tart was a hit! The caramel filling was gooey and sweet, the walnuts added a nice crunch, and the chocolate glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves caramel and chocolate.