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    Home » Uncategorized » Butterscotch Pretzel Tart

    Published: Nov 20, 2018 · Modified: Jan 14, 2020 by Kristen Massad · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Butterscotch Pretzel Tart

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    Rich, creamy and loaded with flavor, butterscotch is a special flavor that you have to work hard for, but totally worth it.  Butterscotch Pretzel Tart is salty and sweet goodness and is a must for your Thanksgiving Table.

    Adding a little salt to my sweet, this Butterscotch Pretzel Tart is full of flavor and love.  Although there are a few extra steps to making a true butterscotch filling, it is worth your time and effort.  Butterscotch is made by creating a caramel base using sugar and butter, add cornstarch and flour to thicken the base and then tempering egg yolks to create a custard.  Pour the custard into a pre baked pretzel crust and garnish with brown sugar whipped cream.  

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    Butterscotch Pretzel Tart

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    Rich, creamy and loaded with flavor, butterscotch is a special flavor that you have to work hard for, but totally worth it.  Butterscotch Pretzel Tart is salty and sweet goodness and is a must for your Thanksgiving Table.

    Ingredients

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    Pretzel Tart Crust

    • 8 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, Softened
    • ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
    • 1 Eggs
    • ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Cup Coarsely Crushed Pretzels
    • ½ Cups All Purpose Flour

    Butterscotch Filling

    • 8 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
    • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 Cup Boiling Water
    • 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
    • 2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • 1 ½ Cups Milk
    • 3 Egg Yolks
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

    Brown Sugar Whipped Cream

    • 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
    • ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar

    Instructions

    Make the dough

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    2. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and powdered sugar
    3. Scrape down the butter in between mixing
    4. Add in egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture
    5. Add the crushed pretzels and flour; mix until fully combined
    6. Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and lightly knead on a floured surface until smooth
    7. Form the dough into a ball and wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight
    8. Once the dough is chilled, roll the dough out on a floured surface to ⅛ inch thick
    9. Place the dough in a 9” round or rectangle tart pan and press down the bottom and sides of the tart to create an even and smooth shell
    10. Refrigerate the shell for another 30 minutes
    11. Bake the shell for 15-20 minutes or until dough is cooked through

    Make the Butterscotch Filling

    1. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks; set aside
    2. In another small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, salt and milk; set aside
    3. Using a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until it turns a light brown color; stir constantly so that it doesn't burn.
    4. Add the brown sugar to the butter mixture and whisk until melted
    5. Slowly add boiling water to the butter and sugar mixture to create a caramel, it will bubble a lot so pour it slowly while whisking
    6. Add the flour and milk mixture to the caramel mixture and stir on low heat until it begins to boil
    7. Once the mixture has thickened, add a few tablespoons of the butterscotch mixture to the egg yolks, constantly whisking and then pour the egg yolks back into the saucepan with the butterscotch
    8. Continue whisking over low heat until the butterscotch begins to boil and thickens
    9. Remove the butterscotch filling from the heat and add in the vanilla extract
    10. Pour the butterscotch custard into the pre-baked tart shell
    11. Place a piece of plastic wrapped pressed on the custard until cooled and ready to top with whipped cream
    12. Refrigerate until ready to garnish and serve

    Brown Sugar Whipped Cream

    1. In a mixing bowl with whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream until it starts to thicken and create a ribbon texture
    2. Add in the brown sugar to the heavy cream and continue whisking until the cream is smooth and stiff enough to hold its shape (do not over whisk)
    3. Once the pie is cooled, spread the whipped cream over the top of the butterscotch custard
    4. Sprinkle crushed pretzels around the edge of the whipped cream
    5. Refrigerate until ready to serve
    6. Enjoy!

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