Toasted Nut Tart

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Toasted Nut Tart
45 min.
8
529kcal

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If you're seeking a delightful dessert that beautifully balances rich flavors and textures, look no further than this Toasted Nut Tart. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the senses but also surprisingly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned bakers and kitchen novices alike. Ready in just 45 minutes, this tart serves eight people, making it perfect for gatherings, special occasions, or a sweet family dessert after dinner.

The crust, a buttery concoction lightly dusted with powdered sugar, cradles a luscious filling made from a medley of toasted nuts including hazelnuts, pine nuts, and pistachios that offer a satisfying crunch. The filling is enriched with dark brown sugar and light corn syrup, creating a sweet, gooey center that's decadently delicious. As it bakes, the tart transforms into a golden masterpiece that is as visually appealing as it is appetizing.

Pair it with a scoop of creamy pistachio or hazelnut gelato to elevate your dessert experience. Dusting the tart with powdered sugar just before serving adds a touch of elegance, transforming your creation into a stunning centerpiece for any dessert table. So, grab your apron and get ready to impress your guests with this Toasted Nut Tart - a delicious treat that promises satisfaction in every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup plus light
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • cup t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large eggs 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose plus more for surface
  • 0.5 cup hazelnuts toasted coarsely chopped
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts 
  • 0.5 cup pistachios unsalted coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Whisk 1 cup flour, cornstarch, salt,and baking powder in a medium bowl. Usingan electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, andpowdered sugar in another medium bowluntil pale yellow and well blended, about3 minutes.
  2. Add egg; beat to blend, occasionallyscraping bowl.
  3. Add dry ingredientsin 3 batches, beating just to blend betweenadditions. Gather dough into a ball; flatteninto a disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for atleast 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 daysahead. Keep chilled.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  5. Roll out dough ona lightly floured surface to a 12" round.
  6. Transfer to pan. Press onto bottom and upsides of pan. Trim dough flush with top ofpan (reserve any scraps in case needed forpatching crust after baking). Prick doughall over with a fork and freeze for 10 minutes.
  7. Line chilled tart shell with foil or parchmentpaper, leaving a 1" overhang. Fill withpie weights or dried beans.
  8. Bake until edgesof crust are just beginning to turn goldenbrown, 35-40 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and pieweights. Patch any cracks in crust withreserved dough. Return to oven; continuebaking until golden all over, 15-20 minutes.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Storeairtight in pan at room temperature.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  12. Place tartpan on a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
  13. Spread out pistachios, hazelnuts, and pinenuts on 3 separate small rimmed bakingsheets. Toast nuts until fragrant and lightbrown, about 5 minutes for pistachios,10 minutes for pine nuts, and 20 minutesfor hazelnuts.
  14. Let nuts cool completely.
  15. Melt butter in a small saucepan overmedium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally,until golden-brown bits form onbottom of pan, about 5 minutes.
  16. Removefrom heat and set aside.
  17. Stir brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, andvanilla in a medium bowl. Stir in eggs, thenwhisk in browned butter. Fold in nuts.
  18. Pourfilling into tart shell.
  19. Bake tart, rotating pan halfway through,until filling is set around edges and jigglesslightly in center when nudged, about 1 hour.Loosely tent foil over tart if crust gets toodark.
  20. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
  21. Letstand at room temperature. Dust withpowdered sugar just before serving.
  22. Servewith pistachio or hazelnut gelato, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories529kcal
Protein5.94%
Fat31.63%
Carbs62.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.89
Glycemic Load
19.32
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.466087045877%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:529.05kcal
26.45%
Fat:19.36g
29.78%
Saturated Fat:5.43g
33.91%
Carbohydrates:85.95g
28.65%
Net Carbohydrates:83.83g
30.48%
Sugar:68.88g
76.53%
Cholesterol:108.25mg
36.08%
Sodium:375.53mg
16.33%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:8.18g
16.36%
Manganese:1.06mg
53.24%
Selenium:14.76µg
21.08%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.35%
Copper:0.34mg
17.03%
Phosphorus:154.27mg
15.43%
Vitamin E:2.12mg
14.15%
Folate:54.66µg
13.67%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.64%
Iron:2.29mg
12.7%
Magnesium:40.84mg
10.21%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.66%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.49%
Fiber:2.12g
8.46%
Calcium:71.57mg
7.16%
Vitamin B3:1.4mg
7.01%
Potassium:244.8mg
6.99%
Vitamin A:334.91IU
6.7%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.17%
Vitamin K:4.97µg
4.74%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.04%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.91%
Source:Epicurious