Honey Nut Tart

Servings: 8

• Crust:
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1-1/2 cups flour
• Filling:
• 1 cup honey
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2-1/2 cups unsalted mixed toasted nuts (chopped hazelnuts, slivered almonds, pecans, walnuts and cashews)


Preparation:

To prepare crust, stir together butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in egg, then flour and salt. Knead several times on a lightly floured board and wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Press dough into the bottom of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside.

Meanwhile, to prepare filling, combine honey and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until reduced by half and deep golden brown; add heavy cream and cook for 5 minutes more; stir in nuts. Pour into crust; let cool before cutting.

Values per serving:
Calories: 640, Total Fat: 37 g
Fiber: 5 g