Espresso Walnut Tartlets Recipe

Name: Espresso Walnut Tartlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11 whole graham crackers (to yield about 1 1/3 cups crumbs); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar; ½ cup light corn syrup; ¼ cup heavy cream; 2 ¼ cups walnut pieces; 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

11 whole graham crackers (to yield about 1 1/3 cups crumbs)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, plus
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup heavy cream
2 ¼ cups walnut pieces
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 pinch salt

1
To make the crust, preheat the oven to 350*.
2
Process the graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor, then add the melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt and process until all the crumbs are moistened.
3
Press evenly into the bottoms of four 4-inch tartlet pans with removable bottoms, or one 8-inch tart pan with a removable bottom, and all the way up the side of the pan(s), packing it tightly with your fingertips so it is even and compacted.
4
Bake until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Let cool completely on a wire rack.
6
(The crusts can be wrapped in plastic and frozen for up to 1 month.
7
).
8
To make the filling, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a medium-size heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
9
Stir in the cream, walnuts, espresso powder, and salt and return to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer (not a boil), stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes.
11
Scrape the hot filling into the prepared tartlet shells.
12
Let cool to room temperature.
13
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely set, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day, before serving.

1877

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 whole graham crackers (to yield about 1 1/3 cups crumbs), 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Espresso Walnut Tartlets falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Espresso Walnut Tartlets

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