FLAKY CRANBERRY WALNUT TART

Flaky Cranberry Walnut Tart image

Both attractive and delicious, this flaky tart combines a tender golden brown crust with a sweet filling that might remind you of baklava. It's a holiday favorite at our house.-Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon coarse sugar

Steps:

Place the flour, butter and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolks, water, lemon juice and zest; cover and process until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and water to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns a golden amber color, about 7 minutes. , Remove from the heat; gradually stir in cream. Return to heat; stir in honey and salt until smooth. Stir in walnuts and cranberries. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into an 11-in. circle. Transfer to an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom; trim pastry even with edge. Add filling. , Roll out remaining dough to fit top of tart; place over filling. Trim and seal edges. Cut slits in pastry. , Brush with egg white; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Fat 37g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.