Mixed Nut Tart

Name: Mixed Nut Tart
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) flour; 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar; 1/3 lb (.2 kg) butter; 4 egg yolks; 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla; 1 tsp (5 ml) cold water; 1/2 cup (125 ml) brown sugar; 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey; 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar; 1/4 lb (.1 kg) butter; 1/4 cup (60 ml) cream; 1 oz (28 grm) bourbon; 2 cups (475 ml) walnuts; 3/4 cup (175 ml) hazelnuts; 3/4 cup (175 ml) sliced almonds

15 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups (350 ml) flour
1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
1/3 lb (.2 kg) butter
4 egg yolks
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
1 tsp (5 ml) cold water
1/2 cup (125 ml) brown sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar
1/4 lb (.1 kg) butter
1/4 cup (60 ml) cream
1 oz (28 grm) bourbon
2 cups (475 ml) walnuts
3/4 cup (175 ml) hazelnuts
3/4 cup (175 ml) sliced almonds

Directions

1

Sift sugar and flour together.
2

Cut in butter.
3

Mix yolks, vanilla, and water together and add to flour mixture.
4

Knead well, then roll into a circle 1 inch larger than tart pan in diameter.
5

Press lightly into pan, and trim so only 1/2 inch of dough hangs over top.
6

Fold this edge over to the inside, and press with fingers.
7

Bake at 425 degrees (225 C.) for 8 to 10 minutes or until brown.
8

Roast the nuts until golden brown.
9

Be careful they don't burn!
10

Combine brown sugar, honey, white sugar, and butter in heavy sauce pan and bring to a boil until mixture is carmelized.
11

Add the cream and bourbon and stir well.
12

Fold in roasted nuts.
13

Pour into baked tart shell and bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 5 minutes.
14

Cool on wire rack.