southern maple-bourbon vanilla bean tart

Name: Southern Maple-Bourbon Vanilla Bean Tart
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: ## FOR THE TART SHELL:; 6 tablespoon(s) salted butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 2 - egg yolks; ## FOR THE FILLING:; 2 - eggs; 1 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 tablespoon(s) bourbon; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean, scraped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) maple extract; 3 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter, melted; ## FOR THE TOPPING:; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1/3 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1/3 cup(s) salted pecans, toasted and roughly chopped

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Lauren Katz

Updated on May 19, 2015

This tart is truly a perfect combination of my favorite flavors. The maple, brown sugar, bourbon, and vanilla in the filling are highlighted by a hint of cinnamon in the slightly savory crust. The topping is a truly addictive combination of whipped cream, sour cream, brown sugar, and vanilla. Top it all off with a sprinkling of roasted, salted pecans for crunch and a slightly salty finish. Enjoy!

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Crunchy, creamy, gooey, salty, and sweet! The perfect dessert.

prep time 25 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE TART SHELL:
6 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 - egg yolks
FOR THE FILLING:
2 - eggs
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean, scraped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
FOR THE TOPPING:
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup salted pecans, toasted and roughly chopped

How To Make southern maple-bourbon vanilla bean tart

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix in egg yolks and flour with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly and well combined. Pat dough into an 8 inch (or 9 inch) tart pan with removable bottom. Place in freezer while preparing filling.

Step 2

Using an electric hand mixer in a large mixing bowl, cream eggs and brown sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes. Mix in bourbon, vanilla paste, salt, maple extract, and flour. Immediately add in butter and mix on low for 30 seconds until smooth, scraping down sides. Pour mixture into tart shell. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until puffed, golden brown, and no longer wobbly in center. Let cool completely.
Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, brown sugar and vanilla. Set aside. In a separate clean mixing bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Add in sour cream mixture and whip for an additional 30 seconds or until well combined. Store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 4

To serve, slice tart into wedges, top with whipped cream mixture, and sprinkle with pecans.
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