Honey Hazelnut Tart
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
- For The Filling:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups hazelnuts, skinned, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
- For The Crust:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces ( 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- For The Filling:
Combine sugar and lemon juice. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until pale amber in color (about 12-15 minutes).
- Stir in honey and butter, bring to a boil over moderate heat. Cook until thick bubbles form (12-15 minutes). Stir in salt and nuts, set mixture aside to cool.
- For The Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat butter in mixer with paddle until smooth and creamy, gradually add sugar. Cream until light and fluffy. Add yolks one at a time. Mix in flour until dough forms. Gather dough together on a floured surface.
- Place one-half of the dough in the pan and press out with floured fingers. Cover the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the pan.
- Press remaining dough into 9 inch cake circle and chill well.
- Spread nut filling evenly in the pan, over the dough. Peel chilled dough off the cardboard and place over filling. Press into place and seal edges with a fork. Pierce the top crust in 10-12 places with a fork.
- Bake 45-50 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until light brown around the edge. Cool briefly in the pan. Unmold and cool on a wire rack.
Final Comments
Servings: 10-12 servings
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