Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Brown Butter Peach Tart, where the nutty richness of brown butter meets the sweet juiciness of fresh peaches. This stunning dessert features a buttery shortbread crust that cradles a luscious peach filling, making it perfect for summer gatherings, family dinners, or just to satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, this tart is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

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1⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup dark brown sugar
10 tbsp cold salted butter
1 lb peaches, cut into chunks
⅓ cup dark brown sugar (for filling)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp brown butter (for icing)
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
To make the crust, mix flour, brown sugar, and baking powder. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into a 9-inch tart pan and poke holes with a fork.
Brown 2 tbsp of butter in a saucepan until golden. Let cool.
In another bowl, combine peaches, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cornstarch, cooled brown butter, and salt.
Pour filling into the crust and bake for about 35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
For icing, whisk together browned butter with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Drizzle icing over the cooled tart before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (117g)
Calories: 245
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 135mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 36mg

Keywords: Use fresh peaches for optimal flavor; canned peaches should be well-drained. Allow the tart to cool completely before slicing for best presentation. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or spices like nutmeg for extra flair.