Baked Fresh: Walnut Tarts

1. 1

   Lightly grease eight four-inch tartlet pans with butter.

2. 2

   Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface, and cut into circles at least two inches wider in diameter than the tartlet pans.

3. 3

   Use to line the tins, and place the pans on a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Chill for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the walnut halves in a plastic bag, and with a rolling pin break them into large pieces.

6. 6

   To make the caramel, melt the sugar with the water in a saucepan until you achieve a nice blond-colored caramel.

7. 7

   Off the heat, add the cream, honey, and walnuts.

8. 8

   Mix well and then mix in the egg yolks.

9. 9

   Spoon the walnut cream into the tart shells.

10. 10

    Put the baking sheet and its little walnut tarts into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

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    If you desire, decorate with some walnut halves, glazed with warm sieved apricot preserves.

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    These tartlets are best served warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.