Easy Caramel Walnut Tarts

Easy Caramel Walnut Tarts Recipe
Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1/2 tart
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
381 cal
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8 g
Monounsaturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
24 mg
Sodium
27 mg
Carbohydrates
44 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Total Sugars
33 g
Protein
5 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
87 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
206 mg

Ingredients

Crust

  • 6 graham crackers

  • 1/2 cup California walnuts

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Filling

  • 20 caramel squares unwrapped

  • 1/4 cup half & half or heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts

  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 6 tablespoons half & half or heavy cream

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Preparation

Crust

  1. Spray 4 individual (4 inch) tart pans with cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. Place graham crackers and walnuts into food processor.

  3. Pulse until they resemble fine crumbs.

  4. Pour crumbs into a large bowl and stir together with melted butter and brown sugar.

  5. Place 3 tablespoons of mixture into each prepared tart pan and use the back of a spoon to gently press down.

  6. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Filling

  1. Melt caramels and cream together in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth. Stir constantly. 

  2. Pour over cooled crust. Top with chopped walnuts.

  3. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  4. Melt chocolate and cream together in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Stir constantly. Drizzle over chilled tarts. Top with sea salt flakes.

  5. Chill in the refrigerator for additional 30 minutes and serve.