French Honey Walnut Dessert
This dessert tastes even better when each serving is topped with a fluff of whipped cream.
Total Steps
7
Ingredients
11
Tools Needed
10
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup iced water
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Step 1
Combine flour and butter in a bowl. Use an electric mixer or food processor to mix until well combined.
Step 2
Thoroughly mix eggs in the iced water. Add to flour-butter mixture, mixing only until ingredients are combined. Form dough into a ball.
Step 3
Cut dough into quarters. Shape into rounds. Wrap in wax paper. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 4
Meanwhile, prepare filling. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter. Add nuts and sugar, mixing well. Set aside.
Step 5
Combine ingredients for glaze in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Roll out each portion of dough into a 10 inch round. Put 1 round into a buttered quiche pan. Spread evenly with 1/3 of the filling. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Pour half the glaze over the top.
Step 7
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Pour remaining glaze over the top and serve.