MACADAMIA CARAMEL TART

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Knowing my co-workers are willing guinea pigs, I tried this recipe for an office potluck. When I returned from a break, I found a big frilly blue ribbon on my desk with a note from the boss, saying, "You get a blue ribbon for bringing us a 'slice of heaven'!" -Debbie Emerick, Castle Rock, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2-1/2 cups macadamia nuts, toasted
1 egg white, lightly beaten

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar and butter. Cover and pulse until blended. Add eggs; pulse until blended. On a lightly floured surface, gently knead dough 5 times or until a ball is formed., Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll two-thirds of dough into a 13-in. circle; press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and chill. Roll remaining dough into a 9-in. circle; chill., In a large heavy skillet, cook and stir the remaining sugar over medium heat until melted and dark brown, about 20 minutes. Slowly stir in cream until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in nuts. , Cool for 15 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Top with 9-in. pastry circle. Fold pastry from sides of pan over the top pastry; seal edges with a fork. Brush top with egg white., Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 45g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.