Toasted Nut Tart

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

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If you're in search of a dessert that offers a delightful combination of rich flavors and satisfying textures, look no further than this delicious Toasted Nut Tart. Perfectly vegetarian and bursting with nuttiness, this elegant tart is an impressive way to wrap up any meal. With its beautifully toasted hazelnuts, crunchy pistachios, and creamy pine nuts nestled in a buttery, flaky crust, each bite is a heavenly experience that will leave your guests raving.

This tart isn't just about indulgence; it also boasts a balance of sweetness and depth, thanks to the dark brown sugar and light corn syrup that create a gooey, caramel-like filling. The subtle hint of vanilla rounds out the flavor profile, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Plus, it clocks in at just 529 calories per serving, allowing you to savor every morsel without the guilt.

While the recipe requires a bit of time and care, the steps are easy to follow and incredibly rewarding. Whether you're hosting a special dinner, celebrating a holiday, or simply looking to impress your loved ones, this Toasted Nut Tart is sure to be a standout dessert. Serve it warm or at room temperature, dusted with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and perhaps paired with a scoop of pistachio or hazelnut gelato for an elevated touch. Get ready to indulge in a sweet symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds!

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