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Salted Honey & Macadamia Tart Recipe

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This Salted Honey Tart is a luscious dessert featuring a crisp vanilla shortbread base filled with a buttery honey filling and topped with toasted macadamias. Inspired by a Swedish almond tart but made easier with salted honey as an alternative to caramel, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. Ideal for festive occasions or cozy gatherings, this tart is sure to be savored slice by slice.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup plain all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • 60g (0.5 stick) butter, melted and cooled
  • 5 tablespoons water

Filling

  • 3/4 cup macadamias, lightly roasted and roughly chopped
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 50g (1.7 oz) butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg

To Roast Nuts

  • Lightly roast macadamias by baking for 5 minutes in a 180°C (350°F) oven

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the melted and cooled butter and mix together. Gradually add water until the dough holds together with a shortbread-like texture that is damp enough to press. Press the dough evenly into the base and sides of a 10 inch (25 cm) tart tin or pie dish, using a flat-bottomed glass to flatten the surface. Bake for 15 minutes without weights until set. Remove and let cool.
  2. Make the filling: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, butter, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes. Whisk in the cream, ensuring any hardened bits dissolve. Add salt starting with 1/2 teaspoon and increase to taste for a pronounced salted flavor. Finally, whisk in the egg until well combined.
  3. Assemble and bake the tart: Scatter the lightly roasted and chopped macadamias evenly over the cooled crust. Pour the honey filling over the nuts. Bake in the 160°C (320°F) oven for 30 minutes until the filling is set and golden. Serve warm or at room temperature with thick cream or ice cream.

Notes

  • For the nuts, macadamias are used in this recipe, but you can substitute almonds for a more traditional take.
  • Adjust the salt quantity to your preference; start with 1/2 teaspoon and increase for a saltier bite mimicking salted caramel.
  • The crust doesn’t need to be pre-weighted during baking, as it holds shape well on its own.
  • Use good quality local raw honey for the best flavor impact.
  • Serve slices thinly to savor the crunchy nuts and buttery filling.

Keywords: Salted honey tart, honey almond tart, honey macadamia tart, baked honey dessert, shortbread tart, holiday desserts

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