Walnut and Honey Tart

Serve this tart with plenty of whipped cream.

Walnut and Honey Tart
serves 4

for pastry:
150g butter
50g caster sugar
225g plain flour
1 egg

for topping:
6 sugar cubes
200g walnuts
75ml honey
3 tbsp double cream

Cream together the butter and sugar in a food processor, add the flour and egg and mix until just combined. Leave in a cool place for 1 hour.

Roll out the pastry into a disc of 25cm and leave to rest for 15 minutes. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes at 200c/gas6.

Put the sugar and 4 tbsp water into a pan and heat until it caramelizes, stirring continouosly. Add the walnuts and coat. Allow to cool slightly. Add the honey and cream, mix until completely cool. Spread over the pastry disc and leave to rest for 10 minutes before serving.