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TOFFEE ALMOND TART



Toffee Almond Tart image

My aunt passed this recipe on to my mother, who then shared it with me. Both of them are excellent cooks, so I knew it had to be a winner. I wasn't disappointed! The rich tart is wonderful as a holiday dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 egg yolks
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and 3 tablespoons sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add egg yolks, tossing with a fork until combined. , Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cream, salt and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and vanilla. Pour into crust. , Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WHIPPED CREAM & ALMOND TOFFEE (FOR PUMPKIN TART)



WHIPPED CREAM & ALMOND TOFFEE (FOR PUMPKIN TART) image

Categories     Nut

Number Of Ingredients 10

ALMOND TOFFEE
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup slivered almonds
Vegetable cooking spray
Parchment paper
WHIPPED CREAM
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare Almond Toffee: Cook brown sugar and 4 Tbsp. butter in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Add almonds, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until golden. Pour mixture onto lightly greased (with cooking spray) parchment paper; cool completely. Break into pieces. Prepare Whipped Cream: Beat cream and 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Top tart with whipped cream; sprinkle with toffee.

PUMPKIN TART WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND ALMOND TOFFEE



PUMPKIN TART WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND ALMOND TOFFEE image

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Fall     Healthy

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

TART
1/2 (14.1-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts $$
3/4 cup granulated sugar $
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour $
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice $
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups canned pumpkin $
1/2 cup blackstrap molasses $
6 tablespoons butter, melted $
4 large eggs $
1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk $$
ALMOND TOFFEE
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar $
4 tablespoons butter $
1 cup slivered almonds $
Vegetable cooking spray $
Parchment paper
WHIPPED CREAM $
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice $
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar $

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare Tart: Preheat oven to 350°. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch deep-dish tart or quiche pan with removable bottom; press into fluted edges. Whisk together granulated sugar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together pumpkin and next 2 ingredients in a separate bowl. Whisk pumpkin mixture into sugar mixture. Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking until blended after each addition. Whisk in evaporated milk, and pour into crust. 2. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours. 3. Prepare Almond Toffee: Cook brown sugar and 4 Tbsp. butter in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Add almonds, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until golden. Pour mixture onto lightly greased (with cooking spray) parchment paper; cool completely. Break into pieces. 4. Prepare Whipped Cream: Beat cream and 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Top tart with whipped cream; sprinkle with toffee.

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