Caramel-Walnut Tart with Chocolate Glaze

Health score
1%
Caramel-Walnut Tart with Chocolate Glaze
45 min.
16
444kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our decadent Caramel-Walnut Tart with Chocolate Glaze, a dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This delightful tart combines a rich, buttery crust with a luscious caramel filling, studded with toasted walnuts and slivered almonds, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your guests craving more.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves 16, making it perfect for parties, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in. Each slice is a heavenly blend of sweet and nutty, with a glossy chocolate glaze that adds an elegant finish. With a caloric breakdown that balances indulgence and satisfaction, this tart is a treat you can feel good about sharing.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is approachable and rewarding. The combination of caramel and chocolate is a classic that never goes out of style, and the addition of walnuts provides a delightful crunch. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of any meal!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 cup plus light
  • tablespoons crème fraîche sour
  • large eggs beaten to blend
  • cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • 0.7 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cut into pieces (1 stick)
  • cup walnuts toasted finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • tart form
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Blend flour, almonds, walnuts, and salt in processor until nuts are finely ground.
  2. Add powdered sugar and combine using on/off turns.
  3. Add butter; using on/off turns, cut in until coarse meal forms. With machine running, slowly add egg. Blend until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14-inch round.
  5. Transfer dough to 10-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Trim excess dough flush with top edge of pan. Pierce bottom of dough all over with fork. Chill 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  7. Bake crust until golden, about 35 minutes.
  8. Transfer to rack and cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  9. Place sugar, 1/2 cup water, and corn syrup in heavy large saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Whisk in butter and cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). When bubbling subsides, whisk in crème fraîche. Cool caramel until beginning to thicken. Stir in walnuts.
  12. Pour caramel into prepared crust.
  13. Let stand 15 minutes to spread.
  14. Bring cream to boil in medium saucepan.
  15. Remove from heat.
  16. Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Cool 5 minutes.
  17. Pour enough glaze over caramel to cover and fill tart to just below edge of crust (reserve remaining glaze for another use).
  18. Let stand until set, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories444kcal
Protein4.52%
Fat51.99%
Carbs43.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.13
Glycemic Load
24.84
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.158260849507%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.31mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:443.56kcal
22.18%
Fat:26.37g
40.56%
Saturated Fat:12.4g
77.47%
Carbohydrates:49.63g
16.54%
Net Carbohydrates:47.27g
17.19%
Sugar:37.18g
41.31%
Cholesterol:53.72mg
17.91%
Sodium:90.02mg
3.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:10.67mg
3.56%
Protein:5.16g
10.32%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.98%
Copper:0.34mg
17.18%
Magnesium:50.47mg
12.62%
Phosphorus:113.82mg
11.38%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.33%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.28%
Vitamin A:539.2IU
10.78%
Selenium:7.51µg
10.74%
Iron:1.8mg
10.01%
Fiber:2.36g
9.44%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.31%
Folate:33.26µg
8.31%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.06%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.31%
Potassium:177.8mg
5.08%
Calcium:49.65mg
4.96%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.51%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.44%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.69%
Vitamin K:2.37µg
2.26%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.68%
Source:Epicurious