TOFFEE ALMOND TART

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My aunt passed this recipe on to my mother, who then shared it with me. Both of them are excellent cooks, so I knew it had to be a winner. I wasn't disappointed! The rich tart is wonderful as a holiday dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 egg yolks
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and 3 tablespoons sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add egg yolks, tossing with a fork until combined. , Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cream, salt and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and vanilla. Pour into crust. , Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HABEEBAH SULYMAN
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. With a few tweaks, it could be even better.


Amy Gelinas
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The tart was a bit dry. I think I would add more butter to the crust next time.


Sadok Ltaief
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I thought the tart was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Milo Bentley
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I had some trouble getting the toffee filling to set properly, but the tart still tasted great.


Shoaib King
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This tart is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


king snow
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I'm not a huge fan of toffee, but this tart was surprisingly delicious. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.


Kainat Khaan
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This is my go-to recipe for toffee almond tart. It's always a hit!


Faheem Uddin
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I've made this tart several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Ronny Stafford
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This tart is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special dinner party or a casual get-together.


Slav Lya
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I made this tart for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes!


oman mohammed
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The almonds on top of the tart add a nice bit of crunch and flavor.


alim alim
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I love how the toffee filling oozes out when you cut into the tart.


Michelle Devine
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This tart is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Linda Rose
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I've tried many toffee almond tarts before, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is rich and decadent, and the almonds add a nice touch of crunch.


Reborn
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I made this tart for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.


JOAN RAO
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This toffee almond tart was an absolute delight! The combination of textures from the buttery crust, chewy toffee, and crunchy almonds was out of this world.