Harvest Nut Tart Recipe 🥧
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Description:
Indulge in the decadence of a Harvest Nut Tart—a delightful combination of creamy caramel nut filling with a hint of brandy, topped with a luscious drizzle of chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, this tart will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
Keywords:
Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
- 28 caramels
- 1/3 cup brandy extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 390.2
- Fat: 27.9g
- Saturated Fat: 6.9g
- Cholesterol: 17.8mg
- Sodium: 326.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 31.4g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Sugar: 20.7g
- Protein: 8.1g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2 | In a blender or food processor, combine 1 1/2 cups of mixed nuts, almonds, and sugar. Blend at high speed until finely ground, ensuring not to grind into a paste. |
| 3 | In a medium bowl, mix together the butter and vanilla until well combined. Add the ground nut mixture and stir just until the dough holds together. |
| 4 | Press the dough onto the bottom of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. |
| 5 | While the crust is baking, in a 2-quart saucepan, combine the caramels and half-and-half. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the caramels are melted and the mixture is smooth (approximately 15 to 20 minutes). |
| 6 | Remove the caramel mixture from heat and gently stir in 1 1/2 cups of mixed nuts and the brandy extract. Spoon the mixture onto the cooled crust and spread it evenly. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes. |
| 7 | In a 1-quart saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil over low heat until melted and smooth (about 3 to 5 minutes). Drizzle the melted chocolate over the tart. |
| 8 | Serve your delicious Harvest Nut Tart with a dollop of whipped cream on top and enjoy the indulgent flavors! |
Enjoy Your Delicious Harvest Nut Tart! 🌟
