Brown Butter Tart
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This brown butter tart is one of my favorite go to desserts because it comes together in just an hour from start to finish. The beauty of this recipe is how simple it really is, with just a handful of pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Brown butter adds such a rich, nutty depth that makes it taste like you spent all day in the kitchen, when really you only invested twenty minutes of prep. The heavy cream brings a luxurious silkiness while also providing beneficial conjugated linoleic acid that some studies suggest supports heart health. It's the perfect dessert when you want something elegant but don't want the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gbutter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 6 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter, for brushing
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a sheet pan for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined and evenly.
- 3
Add the cold butter to the bowl and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid overworking the dough.
- 4
Gradually pour in the heavy cream, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times until it comes together.
Tip: Don't overwork the dough.
- 6
Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 3 mm (1/8 inch) and transfer it to a 23 cm (9 inch) tart pan with a removable bottom.
Tip: Press the dough into the corners of the pan.
- 7
Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent it from bubbling up during baking.
Tip: This will also help the crust to set more evenly.
- 8
Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (320°F) and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
Tip: Keep an eye on the crust to ensure it doesn't brown too much.
- 9
While the crust is baking, prepare the brown butter sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Tip: Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- 10
Continue cooking the butter until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 11
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Tip: Be careful when removing the saucepan from the heat.
- 12
Pour the brown butter sauce into the baked tart crust and smooth the top.
Tip: You can also use a spatula to create a decorative edge.
- 13
Let the tart cool completely before serving.
Tip: This will help the flavors to meld together and the crust to set properly.
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