SALTED CARAMEL WALNUT TART

Salted Caramel Walnut Tart image

It took me a while to figure out a way to convert one of my favorite ice cream flavors into a pie-one of my favorite desserts. The result took quite a few tries, but in the end, it was so worth it. -Ruth Ealy, Plain City, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons golden syrup or light corn syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes. In a microwave, heat cream on high for 20 seconds. Keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and syrup, stirring frequently. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Slowly pour cream into pan; continue stirring constantly (cream may spatter) until well blended. Gradually add butter, stirring until melted. Add vanilla and sea salt; stir until smooth. Cool., Unroll crust into a 9-in. tart pan; trim edges. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Reduce oven setting to 350°. Whisk eggs into caramel mixture; stir in walnuts. Add filling to crust. Bake until center is just set (mixture will jiggle), 20-25 minutes. Cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.