Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures with these tantalizing Caramel Nut Tartlets, a delectable treat that will elevate any occasion. Featuring a buttery shortcrust pastry that crumbles perfectly in your mouth, these tartlets are filled with a luscious caramel filling, boasting a rich and velvety texture that dances on your palate. Topped with an assortment of chopped nuts, each bite offers a symphony of flavors and a delightful crunch. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of walnuts, the nutty sweetness of pecans, or the earthy charm of almonds, these tartlets can be customized to suit your taste. Drizzled with a glossy caramel sauce, they are a feast for the eyes and a delight for the senses. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our collection of recipes, offering variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegan options.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CARAMEL NUT TART
Categories Milk/Cream Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Pecan Walnut Fall Honey Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Between 2 sheets of wax paper roll out dough into a 14-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick). Transfer dough to a baking sheet and chill 10 minutes. Lift top sheet of wax paper from dough and gently replace on top (this will facilitate removal of paper later). Flip dough over, discarding wax paper now on top, and carefully invert dough into an 11-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim. Lightly press dough up side of rim, using pieces from overhang to patch any holes. Chill shell 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Line shell with foil, folding over edge to cover pastry entirely, and fill with pie weights or raw rice. Bake shell on a baking sheet in middle of oven 35 minutes and carefully remove foil and weights or rice. If bottom of crust still has patches of translucent undercooked dough, return shell to oven without foil and weights or rice and bake until pastry is completely cooked and golden, 3 to 5 minutes more. Cool shell in pan on a rack.
- Reduce temperature to 350°F.
- Coarsely chop nuts. In a 3-quart heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and honey, stirring, and simmer 1 minute. Stir in nuts and cream. Simmer mixture 1 minute and pour into shell. Bake tart on baking sheet in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until filling is a few shades darker. Cool tart in pan on rack.
- Chop chocolate and in a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water melt chocolate, stirring until smooth. Cool chocolate slightly and transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a #3 plain tip (slightly smaller than 1/8 inch). (Alternatively, transfer chocolate to a small heavy-duty sealable plastic bag. Squeeze chocolate into one corner of bag and with scissors cut a tiny slice off corner to form a small hole.) Pipe thin lines of chocolate over tart in a back and forth motion to form stripes. Tart may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
- Serve caramel tart chilled or at room temperature with ice cream and tuiles.
CARAMEL NUT TART
Steps:
- Make the tart dough: Whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add the cut up pieces of butter and use a pastry cutter to cut into the flour mixture until the butter pieces are no bigger than a pea. (You can use a food processor for this if you want.) Sprinkle with vanilla and add 3 tablespoons of ice water. Use a fork to work the water and vanilla into the dough. (You can use a food processor.) Add up to a tablespoon more of ice water, just enough so that the dough easily sticks together when you pinch it with your fingers. Form the dough into a ball, kneading once or twice if necessary, and flatten into a disk. Wrap the dough disk in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
- Pre-bake the crust: Bake the crust at 375°F for 20 minutes, piercing the bottom with fork if bubbles form. Transfer to a rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 88 mg, Sugar 31 g, Fat 33 g, ServingSize Serves 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CARAMEL NUT TART
My mom loves caramel, nuts and cream cheese, so when I found this tart recipe I knew I had to try it. Now the dessert is a family favorite and it is served at every get-together. -Donna Urban, Glenolden, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Roll out dough into a 10-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom; trim edges., Line unpricked crust with a double layer of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 400°., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in nuts and vanilla. Spread into crust. , Place tart pan on a baking sheet. Bake until bubbly, for 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CARAMEL-NUT TART
Almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and hazelnuts come together with caramel for this crunchy, nutty tart that satisfies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes two 9-inch tarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Have ready two 9-inch tart pans with removable bottoms. Cut out two 12-inch parchment circles, and set aside. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out one disk of pate sucree to a 12-inch circle with a 1/4-inch thickness. Roll dough onto rolling pin, and unroll over one of the tart pans. Press pastry into place, being careful not to stretch dough; use a paring knife to trim any overhanging dough. Repeat with remaining disk pate sucree and tart pan. Chill both pans for 30 minutes.
- Line pastry with parchment circles, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until pastry begins to take on color, about 25 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights; continue baking or until light golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in plastic; set aside until ready to use.
- Reduce oven to 325 degrees. Place butter, both sugars, honey, and heavy cream in a large saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes. Stir in nuts and vanilla; remove pan from heat. Pour filling into reserved tart shells.
- Bake tarts on the center rack until the filling bubbles, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer tarts to a wire rack to cool.
WALNUT CARAMEL TART
Combine crunchy nuts with caramel flavours in this open shortcrust pastry pie with a creamy, sticky filling
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h5m
Yield Cuts into 8-10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Put the flour in a food processor with the butter and sugar, and mix until it forms fine breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and 1-2 tbsp cold water, and pulse to make a firm dough.
- Have ready a 24cm tart tin. Briefly knead the pastry on a lightly floured surface, then roll out to a round about 5cm larger than your tin. Lift onto the tin with the help of your rolling pin, then press into the corners using your finger. Do not trim the pastry. Fill the pastry case with a round of baking parchment and baking beans. Chill for 10 mins. Blindbake for 10 mins, remove the paper and beans, then bake for 5 mins more.
- To make the filling, put the sugar in a large pan with 3 tbsp cold water. Heat gently, stirring to dissolve the sugar. When the sugar is completely dissolved, increase heat and bubble until the syrup has turned a rich caramel colour. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until it has dissolved, then stir in the cream. Return to the heat and boil hard, stirring until the sauce is thick enough to leave a gap on the base of the pan when you draw your spoon across it. Stir in the walnuts.
- Fill the pastry case with the nut mixture, levelling it with a fork. Return to the oven for 8-10 mins until the filling is bubbling. Cool for 10 mins before removing carefully from the tin. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
SALTED CARAMEL WALNUT TART
It took me a while to figure out a way to convert one of my favorite ice cream flavors into a pie-one of my favorite desserts. The result took quite a few tries, but in the end, it was so worth it. -Ruth Ealy, Plain City, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In a microwave, heat cream on high for 20 seconds. Keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and syrup, stirring frequently. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Slowly pour cream into pan; continue stirring constantly (cream may spatter) until well blended. Gradually add butter, stirring until melted. Add vanilla and sea salt; stir until smooth. Cool., Unroll crust into a 9-in. tart pan; trim edges. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Reduce oven setting to 350°. Whisk eggs into caramel mixture; stir in walnuts. Add filling to crust. Bake until center is just set (mixture will jiggle), 20-25 minutes. Cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- To prevent the caramel from crystallizing, add a pinch of salt.
- If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can caramelize the sugar by placing the tartlets under a broiler for a few minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- For a nutty flavor, use a variety of nuts, such as pecans, walnuts, and almonds.
- If you don't have time to make your own pastry dough, you can use store-bought puff pastry.
Conclusion:
These caramel nut tartlets are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy caramel filling, crunchy nuts, and a flaky pastry crust, these tartlets are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these caramel nut tartlets a try. You won't be disappointed!
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