Taste of Home
Walnut Tart
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.
Meet the Cook: The first time my husband tried this, he said there ought to be a law against anything tasting so good! I've served it at picnics and family occasions...and even once at a bridal shower. It's fine either as a dessert or for breakfast.
We are the parents of three grown children and grandparents of two.
-Rovena Wallace, Trafford, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 egg yolk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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FILLING:
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2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup dark corn syrup
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour just until blended (mixture will be crumbly).
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2.
Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Place pan on baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
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3.
Sprinkle nuts over crust. In a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons of cream. Boil and stir over medium heat for 1 minute longer. Pour over walnuts.
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4.
Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
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5.
In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Serve tart at room temperature with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 363 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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