WALNUT TOFFEE TART

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I usually serve this scrumptious tart on Christmas and New Year's Day. It really showcases walnuts and is so impressive to serve. -Patricia Green, Yuba City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup cold milk
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg yolks and milk; stir into flour mixture until blended. With lightly floured hands, press dough onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 12-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with pie weights. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° until edges are lightly browned, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Remove foil from crust; pour filling into crust. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 36g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.