Banana Walnut Tart
Banana Walnut Tart: banana slices are baked in a sweet walnut egg custard, yielding a jammy, soft, sweet texture that pairs perfectly with the rich, nutty aroma of walnuts.
Ingredients
walnut pieces (for filling)
C/d cup (about 2- ounces/70 grams)
light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- cup
unsalted butter (softened)
6 tablespoons (: stick)
large egg
1
large egg yolk
1
ground cinnamon
. teaspoon
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour (spoon flour into a dry-measure cup and level off)
. cup
baking powder
- teaspoon
tart crust (10- or 11-inch (25- or 28-cm), unbaked, made from Sweet Tart Dough or Nut Tart Dough)
1
large bananas (about 1- pounds (600 grams))
3
walnut pieces (coarsely chopped, for garnish)
- cup (about 2 ounces/50 grams)
dark rum (to drizzle after baking)
1 tablespoon
Instructions
1
Step 1
Place the rack on the lowest level of the oven and preheat to 350°F (180°C).
2
Step 2
Make the filling: Place the walnuts and brown sugar in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse until the walnuts are finely ground. Add the butter, whole egg, egg yolk, cinnamon, vanilla, flour, and baking powder. Pulse to make a thin batter.
3
Step 3
Cut the bananas into 1/2-inch (2 cm) thick slices. Arrange the banana slices evenly over the tart shell. Pour the filling over the bananas and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon or a small spatula. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the filling.
4
Step 4
Bake the tart until the crust is fully baked and the filling is set and a beautiful golden brown.
5
Step 5
Remove the tart from the oven, place it on a rack, and immediately drizzle with the rum. Serve when completely cooled.
