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Vanilla Walnut Whipped Cream
Total time: 8 minutes
Servings: 14

2 1/2 cups California walnuts, divided
1 cup water
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1-2 teaspoons honey, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

In blender, puree 2 cups walnuts and wa-
ter 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

Add powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon honey,
vanilla extract and salt; blend 30 seconds.
Add remaining honey if sweeter taste is
desired.

To achieve thicker whipped cream, add
remaining walnuts and puree until light
and fluffy.

Store tightly covered in refrigerator until
ready to use.
Walnut Pumpkin Cream Cheese Tart
Total time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Refrigerate at least 1 hour, or until dough is easy to
handle.

Sweet Tart Crust:
1 1/4 cups flour Preheat oven to 350 F and coat 9-inch tart pan with
1/3 cup California walnuts, finely chopped removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray.
1/3 cup powdered sugar Lay pastry dough on lightly floured board and roll
1/3 cup salted butter, softened
1 large egg into 11-inch circle. Press dough into bottom and
nonstick cooking spray sides of prepared pan and poke with fork on bot-
tom and sides. Bake 20 minutes.
One of the best parts of the holidays is the aromas and flavors of the season, from walnuts and cinnamon to
peppermint and nutmeg. Sweet treats and mouthwatering desserts can bring family and friends around the table to Filling: To make filling: In medium bowl, whisk pumpkin
celebrate the season together, one bite at a time. 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin and cream cheese until smooth. Add brown sugar,
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, egg and egg
During your festive gatherings this year, choose walnuts as the star baking ingredient. As many home cooks turn to 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed yolk, beating until incorporated.
wholesome ingredients that offer health benefits this holiday baking season, California walnuts make for a perfect 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
addition to almost any dish and are an excellent source of omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz). With a buttery flavor that elevates 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pour into prepared crust and top with walnuts.
traditional and modern recipes, home bakers can do more with walnuts in the kitchen. 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk Bake 40 minutes, or until filling is set when pan is
1/2 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped
gently tapped.
Part pumpkin, part cheesecake, this Walnut Pumpkin Cream Cheese Tart spices up the classic pumpkin pie recipe.
Top it, or other favorite desserts, with light and airy Vanilla Walnut Whipped Cream flavored with honey and vanilla whipped cream, for serving (optional) Remove from oven and let cool. Cover and refrig-
to complement festive dishes. To make sweet tart crust: In medium bowl, stir flour, erate until ready to serve.
walnuts and powdered sugar. Stir in butter and egg. Us-
This holiday season, pick up a bag of walnuts for all your baking needs. To discover more festive dessert ideas, visit ing fork, stir well until soft dough forms. Gather into ball Serve each slice with dollop of whipped cream, if
walnuts.org. and wrap tightly. desired.

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