Maple Walnut Tart
Indulge in the irresistible Maple Walnut Tart, featuring a flaky crust filled with rich maple syrup and crunchy walnuts. This delightful dessert is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this tart is sure to be the star of any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your pie crust in a tart pan.
- Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Fold toasted walnuts into the syrup mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg