-
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put all dry ingredients in a food processor, including walnuts and pulse until combined.
-
2
Whisk together the egg yolk and water in a small bowl.
-
3
Add the butter to the dry ingredients and cut the butter into the mixture by pulsing.
-
4
Add the yolk and water and pulse until the dough just comes together.
-
5
Remove dough to a flat surface and gently knead until it comes together into a cohesive mass.
-
6
Wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
-
7
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
-
8
Cut the dough into 4-inch circles.
-
9
Transfer the circles to a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 12 to15 minutes.
-
10
Let cool on a baking rack.
-
11
Melt the butter in a small saucepan on top of the grill.
-
12
Add the sugar, cinnamon and salt and pepper and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
-
13
Sprinkle fruit with salt and pepper.
-
14
Grill the fruit on both sides, brushing with the butter mixture, until just cooked through.
-
15
Remove the fruit to a platter.
-
16
Combine sugar and water.
-
17
Cook over medium heat until sugar caramelizes to a dark golden brown.
-
18
Slowly add the butter, then cream and whisk until smooth.
-
19
Strain the sauce into a bowl and whisk in the rum.
-
20
Keep warm.
-
21
Arrange grilled fruit on top of the cookies.
-
22
Drizzle with the sauce and serve with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
