Ingredients
- Tart dough, recipe follows
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to an 11-inch circle. Transfer to a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and trim any excess from the edges. Place in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to rest. Cover with parchment paper and weight with pie weights. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the paper and weights and cook until just golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
In a deep saucepan, combine the butter, honey, sugar, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the walnuts and cream. Add the vanilla and stir. Pour into the prepared tart shell and spread evenly. Bake until set, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes. Drizzle Chocolate Sauce decoratively over the tart and let sit for 15 minutes. Serve as desired.
Tart Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (1 stick) cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
- 3 tablespoons ice water
Sift the flour, sugar, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, work in the butter pieces and shortening until the dough begins to come together and form small pea shapes. Work in the ice water with your fingers until it just comes together, being careful not to over mix. Form the crust into a disk shape, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling out to fit into a pie pan.
Yield: 10-inch tart dough
Chocolate Sauce:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon nut-flavored liqueur
In a small, heavy saucepan, bring the cream to a bare simmer over low heat. Place the chocolate pieces in a medium bowl. Remove the cream from the heat and whisk slowly into the chocolate. Add the liqueur and continue whisking until the chocolate melts and the sauce thickens.
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By r.schoch_667607
novato, CA
on December 20, 2008
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I made this tart for Thanksgiving this year, in lieu of pecan pie. I cracked the walnuts by hand from the walnut tree in my backyard. The tart turned out excellently, it had the perfect blend of aromatic nuttiness and sweetness. My family raved about it and requested the recipe. I omitted the chocolate drizzle though, because I was serving ice cream with the pies that year and thought it would be overly sweet. I would highly recommend this twist on the traditional pecan pie.
By Chef #1078083
toronto, FL
on June 19, 2007
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I made the tart in a pie plate, and used lite cream-6%. Also i added semisweet shaved chocolate to the hot filling, instead of melting and drizzling over cooled tart. My husband ate 3/4 of the tart!! Next time i want to try it without adding the chocolate!Also i found it took a little longer to bake, but that might have been because i altered it a little! All the same, it was delicious and easy-and my husband can't wait till i make it again!!
By nattyro_1883801
MARSHFIELD, MA
on November 25, 2006
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This recipe was soooo easy and absolutely delicious! I made it for Thanksgiving dessert and everyone raved-gotta love THAT! Short on time, I used store bought roll out pie crust and used half walnuts and half pecans as they are a favorite in my house. Will DEFINATELY make again and again....
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