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Maple Walnut Tart

Maple custard and crunchy walnut filling in a buttery tart shell.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup butter cold and cubed
  • 3 tbsp ice water
  • 0.75 cup maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups walnuts chopped

Method
 

  1. Pulse the flour and cold butter, then add ice water to form a dough.
  2. Press into a tart pan and chill while you make the filling.
  3. Whisk the maple syrup, brown sugar, and eggs together.
  4. Scatter the walnuts in the crust and pour the filling over.
  5. Bake at 350F for about 35 minutes until the center is just set.
  6. Cool completely before slicing for clean wedges.

Notes

Real maple syrup is non-negotiable for that deep flavor.