Honey Nut Tart {Tarta De Tres Nueces}
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South American
Honey Nut Tart {Tarta De Tres Nueces}
Description
The tart begins with a pre-baked pastry shell to ensure a firm, golden base. After melting dark chocolate, the inside of the shell is coated to create a rich layer that prevents sogginess from the filling. The filling combines butter, honey, heavy cream, and brown sugar cooked to a bubbling boil before the chopped nuts, tangerine zest, and vanilla are stirred in, infusing the mixture with a sweet and aromatic profile.
Pouring the nut mixture into the tart shell and baking further melds the flavors, creating a caramelized, sticky nut topping with a smooth buttery base. The tart cools completely before serving to allow the filling to set and the chocolate glaze to firm. Additional melted chocolate can be drizzled on top for decoration and intensified chocolate flavor, often served alongside freshly whipped cream.
This tart showcases a harmony of textures with a crunchy nut topping, silky chocolate, and crisp pastry. The combination of mixed nuts and citrus zest adds distinctive flavor layers that elevate this dessert beyond a standard nut tart.
Ingredients
- 1 " tart shell
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate melted
- 4 ounces butter 1 stick, unsalted
- 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 zest or orange zest
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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