Hi Bold Bakers! If you’re a fan of pecan pie, then you must try this incredible French walnut-caramel tart! While I love pecan pie, this homemade tart is slightly less time consuming to make, and the flavor notes are absolutely out of this world! It’s crunchy and nutty and the perfect amount of sweetness. Plus, doesn’t it just look so fancy! Already have an account? I love the combination of the walnuts and the caramel. Walnuts have a slightly bitter edge, which balances the sweet caramel perfectly — and adding a touch of salt really brings out those flavors and makes the walnut-caramel tart downright addicting! A dessert that is sweet, a little salty, and crunchy? Where could you go wrong!
What Is A French Walnut-Caramel Tart?
This is a French-style tart with a pie-crust bottom filled with a delicious caramel and walnut combination. I love to start with my Flakiest Pie Crust or my 5-Minute No-Roll Pie Crust, but a good quality store-bought pie crust will work as well. I also use my homemade caramel — caramel making can be a bit tricky, so I suggest you check out my Trouble Shooting Caramel video!
What You Need To Make French Walnut-Caramel Tart
Measuring Cups and Spoons 9-inch (23cm) tart pan Parchment paper Pie weights (dried beans or uncooked rice will work) Saucepan
How To Make French Walnut-Caramel Tart
After you try this, I’m positive it will become a recipe you visit again and again — so be sure to bookmark this page! Here is how you make the perfect walnut-caramel tart (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making French Walnut-Caramel Tart
When you are making the caramel, be sure to watch the sugar and water carefully and keep the cream close by. A deep amber color will give a full caramel flavor, but it can get too dark and taste burnt and bitter quickly! As soon as it gets to the right color, pour in the cream to stop the cooking. Take care when you are pouring in the cream and butter — the caramel will bubble up a lot, and the steam can burn. Feel free to experiment with other nuts in this recipe, or try a combination of walnuts and other nuts, like pecans. Just be sure you have 3 cups of chopped nuts, whichever you use. Use my Pie Crust or a good quality store-bought. Check out my Trouble Shooting Caramel video for tips on how to make the perfect caramel.
How Do I Store French Walnut-Caramel Tart?
You can store any leftover walnut-caramel tart at room temperature, loosely covered, for up to 2 days.
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