Coconut Cream Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   In a baking pan toast nuts in one layer in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes, and cool.

3. 3

   Finely chop 2/3 cup nuts.

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   Coarsely chop remaining 2/3 cup nuts and reserve.

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   Cut butter into pieces.

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   In a bowl with a pastry blender or in a food processor blend or pulse together finely chopped nuts, flour, sugar, and butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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   Add yolks and blend dough until it begins to come together but is still crumbly.

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   Press dough in bottom and up side of an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

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   Chill crust 30 minutes.

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    Preheat oven to 375F.

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    Bake crust in middle of oven until golden, about 25 minutes, and transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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    In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over rum to soften 5 minutes.

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    In a bowl whisk together yolks, sugar, and a pinch salt.

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    In a large saucepan bring coconut milk to a boil and remove pan from heat.

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    Gradually whisk half of coconut milk into yolk mixture and whisk back into pan with remaining coconut milk.

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    Cook custard over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and a thermometer registers 170F, about 12 minutes (do not let custard boil).

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    Remove pan from heat and add gelatin mixture, whisking until gelatin is dissolved.

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    Transfer custard to a bowl to cool and chill, stirring frequently, until thickened but not set, about 30 minutes.

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    Beat cream until it just holds soft peaks and fold gently into custard.

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    Pour filling into crust.

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    Chill tart until filling is set, about 4 hours.

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    Remove rim of pan and sprinkle tart with coconut and reserved nuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.