Honey Nut Tart {Tarta De Tres Nueces}

Name: Honey Nut Tart {Tarta De Tres Nueces}
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 1 " tart shell; 1/2 cup dark chocolate; 4 ounces unsalted butter; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 3 cups nuts; 1 tablespoon tangerine or orange zest

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
12
Calories
412 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
South American

Honey Nut Tart {Tarta De Tres Nueces}

Cassie Burton

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This honey nut tart or tarta de tres nueces, is a traditional dessert from Nicaragua. The pastry is brushed with chocolate and topped with a honey and nut filling.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 " tart shell
1/2 cup dark chocolate melted
4 ounces unsalted butter 1 stick
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups nuts hazelnuts, pecans and walnuts, chop first and then measure. (1 1/2 pounds total)
1 tablespoon tangerine or orange zest

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350* F. Roll out pastry and pre-bake tart shell for 10-15 minutes until light golden brown.
While tart shell is pre-baking, make honey nut filling. In and medium saucepan, add butter, honey, cream, and brown sugar and bring to a boil, stirring.
Let it boil 3 to 4 minutes, remove from heat and stir in nuts, orange zest and vanilla.
Remove tart shell from oven. Let cool slightly. Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
Paint the bottom of the shell with a thin layer of the melted chocolate. Save any extra for drizzling.
Pour nut mixture into tart shell and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Let cool completely. Drizzle with extra chocolate if desired. Serve with extra melted chocolate and freshly whipped cream.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 287mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 278IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	412kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	33g	11%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	30g	46%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	24mg	8%
Sodium	11mg	0%
Potassium	287mg	6%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	22g	44%
Vitamin A	278IU	6%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	43mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%