Name: Maple Sugar Tart
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening; 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water; 2 cups granulated maple sugar*; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup walnuts (2 1/2 oz), chopped; 2 large eggs; Accompaniment: crème fraîche; a 9- by 1-inch fluted round tart pan with removable bottom; pie weights or raw rice

Tarte au Sucre du Pays

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

Cooks' note:

• Dough can be chilled up to 1 day. Let stand at room temperature until slightly softened, about 30 minutes, before rolling out. * Available at specialty foods shops and King Arthur Flour (800-827-6836).

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