Walnut Tart

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Spiced rum and walnuts make this tart a statement of sweet simplicity. A tart pan with a removeable bottom is a good baking investment.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces
* 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
* 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
* 1 large egg
* 2 tablespoons spiced rum
* 2 cups chopped walnuts
== Directions ==
# Pulse first 3 ingredients in a food processor 3 or 4 times or just until combined.
# Add 1/4 cup butter, and pulse 5 or 6 times or until crumbly.
# With processor running, gradually add water, and process until dough comes together and leaves sides of bowl.
# Shape dough into a 1"-thick disk.
# Cover and chill 15 minutes.
# Roll pastry to 1/8" thickness on a lightly floured surface.
# Fit into an ungreased 9" tart pan; trim off excess pastry along edges.
# Place pan in freezer 15 minutes.
# Line pastry with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
# Bake at 450° for 5 minutes.
# Remove parchment paper and pie weights.
# Bake 6 more minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
# Set aside.
# Reduce oven temperature to 325°
# Beat 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer 1 minute or until creamy.
# Add egg and rum, beating just until combined.
# Stir in walnuts.
# Spread filling into pastry shell.
# Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until browned.
# Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Yield: 1 (9") tart.
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