Walnut Honey Tart

Tammy Smith

Toasted walnuts and a honey-sweetened filling are set in a short pastry shell to make this straightforward tart. Toasting the walnuts beforehand deepens their flavor and keeps them from tasting flat against the sweet honey base. The whole tart comes together in roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings slices

Calories 567 kcal

Equipment

9-inch tart pan
Mixing Bowls
Whisk
Saucepan
Baking sheet

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour preferably organic
½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
1 piece egg yolk
2 tablespoons cold water if needed

For the Filling:

1 ½ cups walnuts coarsely chopped
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 cup honey preferably local
½ cup heavy cream
1 piece vanilla bean split and scraped

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add chilled butter and mix with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and mix until the dough comes together. Add water as needed. Press the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Pre-bake the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your tart pan. Transfer the dough to the pan, trim the edges, and prick the base with a fork. Line with parchment and fill with pie weights. Bake for 10 minutes, remove weights, and bake another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
Prepare the Filling: Toast the walnuts on a baking sheet for 8 minutes. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add honey and cream. Stir in vanilla seeds. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the toasted walnuts.
Assemble the Tart: Pour the walnut mixture into the pre-baked crust. Smooth with a spatula. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Allow the tart to cool completely before slicing. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.

Notes

For a different twist, substitute pecans for walnuts or use orange zest in the filling for a citrus note.
You can prepare the dough a day ahead to save time.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 6gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 2gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 787IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Dessert, honey, tart, Walnuts

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