Macadamia Nut Tart
Macadamia Nut Tart is a vegetarian recipe with 10 servings. One serving contains 553 calories, 3g of protein, and 40g of fat. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up water, lemon juice, flour, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Process first 4 ingredients in food processor until dough forms ball.
Roll into a 12-inch circle.
Place dough in 10-inch tart pan; trim edges, leaving 1-inch overhang. Fold overhang inside pan, and press against sides, forming a thick edge. Line pastry with aluminum foil. Fill with pie weights or dried beans.
Bake at 375 for 18 minutes.
Remove from oven, and place on a wire rack to cool while preparing filling. Reduce oven temperature to 35
Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until mixture turns a dark amber color. Wash down sides of pan once with a small brush dipped in hot water.
Remove from heat, and carefully stir in cream and butter until smooth.
Place nuts in bottom of tart shell.
Place tart on a baking sheet.
Pour caramel mixture over nuts.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Carefully remove tart from oven, and place on a wire rack. Cool completely.
Serve with whipped cream, if desired.