Wonderful Walnut Tarts
Delight your taste buds with these 'Wonderful Walnut Tarts,' a decadent dessert that marries buttery, crumbly pastry with a rich, nutty filling. Featuring a golden tart shell made from scratch and filled with a luscious mixture of walnuts, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cream, these mini tarts are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to indulgent tea-time treats. The filling's hint of vanilla and touch of salt create a beautifully balanced sweetness, while the walnuts provide a satisfying crunch. Ready in under an hour, this recipe yields 12 individual tarts, making it an ideal crowd-pleaser. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a dessert that's as impressive as it is delicious. Perfect keywords: walnut tarts recipe, homemade pastry, nut dessert ideas, maple walnut tart.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 80 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 250 grams walnuts
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 milliliters maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar.
Step 2
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to blend it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
Add the egg yolk and cold water. Mix until the dough comes together, but do not overwork it. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or tart pan.
Step 5
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 3mm thick. Cut out circles large enough to fit into the muffin tin, and gently press the dough into each cup. Trim any excess dough.
Step 6
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, maple syrup, and salt. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
Step 7
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and walnut pieces.
Step 8
Spoon the walnut mixture evenly into the prepared tart shells, filling each about 3/4 full.
Step 9
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges of the crust are golden brown.
Step 10
Allow the tarts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed. Enjoy your Wonderful Walnut Tarts!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1201.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5692.6 |
| Total Fat 381.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 141.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 118g | |
| Cholesterol 747.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 273.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 535.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 277.9g | |
| Protein 73.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 476.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1694.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories