Toffee Almond Tart

Name: Toffee Almond Tart
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 slice: 423 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Almond Toffee Tart in Country Woman Christmas 2009

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brownma

Oct 4, 2015

I carried this to church for Homecoming and got rave reviews. All that was left were crumbs. I baked the crust 14 min. and the tart for 35 min. It was a beautiful dish. Everyone wanted the recipe. Will make again.