CARAMEL NUT TART

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My mom loves caramel, nuts and cream cheese, so when I found this tart recipe I knew I had to try it. Now the dessert is a family favorite and it is served at every get-together. -Donna Urban, Glenolden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 package (3 ounces) cold cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups mixed nuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Roll out dough into a 10-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom; trim edges., Line unpricked crust with a double layer of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 400°., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in nuts and vanilla. Spread into crust. , Place tart pan on a baking sheet. Bake until bubbly, for 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.