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Its a miracle that I got this tart made on time. Ive been really struggling to keep up with TWD. Ive made the last 3, but then never took pictures. *le sigh BUT, I am going to make an effort. I mean it. Im going to really try hard to get them made AND posted!
This tart was easy. I made a new tart dough Ive been wanting to try, that I saw on David Lebovitz’s blog. Recipe found here. It was a very unorthodox way to make dough since you heat butter, water, oil, salt and sugar in the oven for 15 min, then stir in the flour. It was really easy to make. It did crack quite a bit, and I only saved a little amount of dough to patch cracks. I used it anyhow, hoping the caramel wouldnt seap through. Id try the dough again just saving more to patch with, because it came out really flaky. I loved it.

The caramel was easy to make. I followed the directions to a T only deciding not to cook it as long as it stated bc the color was already dark enough. I went with rice krispys instead of nuts so that the kids would try it. I thought they would add the crunch, but they sogged out adding a good chew instead. Jaos and I both liked the addition.

This tart is amazing and easy to throw together. I did the whole thing in less than an hour while Colb napped. YAY! For the rest of the TWD Army tarts, check out the blogroll. Thanks to Carla for picking this gem.
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Beautiful.
Much more beautiful than mine.
Comment by chocolatechic September 29, 2009 @ 8:54 amrice krispies in a sea of caramel– oh yum!! i love how simple this was, too!
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon) September 29, 2009 @ 9:10 amWhat a great idea with the rice krispies!
Comment by Amanda September 29, 2009 @ 10:04 amRice Krispies – what a great substitute! I’ll have to give that a try. And I love the square tart shape! Nicely done this week – and great pictures!
Comment by mike September 29, 2009 @ 10:04 amI love the shape of your tart. It looks fantastic. Glad it was a success for you.
Comment by Wendy September 29, 2009 @ 2:47 pmGreat idea to use the snap crackle and pop! YOur tart looks delectable!
Comment by Michelle September 29, 2009 @ 4:48 pmgorgeous!
Comment by Jodie September 29, 2009 @ 7:49 pmYou are so imaginative! I love that you tried Rice Krispies, I love your photos and the tart looks delicious. Being so busy with kids, life, and everything else, I think you did a fabulous job!
Comment by Shandy September 29, 2009 @ 7:59 pmNice job, Laurie. =) The rice krispie idea was inspired; sorry it didn’t turn out quite as planned. I’m intrigued by the tart dough as well.
Comment by Di September 30, 2009 @ 8:52 amYour tart looks wonderful! I really want a square tart pan to play with.
Comment by Kimberly September 30, 2009 @ 12:42 pmLooks and sounds yummy!
Hope you and yours are well!
Comment by DaviMack September 30, 2009 @ 3:17 pmrice krispies – great idea! I loved this one.
Comment by Jaime October 5, 2009 @ 10:55 pmWhat a fun idea to use rice crispies as my kid “thinks” he doesn’t like nuts either. I wonder if they crispies would stay a little crispier if they are just sprinkled over the caramel. Hmmm?
Comment by Katrina October 8, 2009 @ 9:39 amGreat job!
I love the look of your tart in the rectangle pan! And, rice krispies!? What a fun idea!
Comment by Susan October 8, 2009 @ 4:44 pmYea, with your busy schedule I’m amazed you have time to bake! I had BFMHTY out this weekend and looked seriously at making this. Opted for apple turnovers instead but now I’m thinking…
Comment by breadchick October 18, 2009 @ 4:31 pmLoved this tart, too! I’ve been wanting to try DL’s tart crust; now that I’ve read of a real life success with it, I’m even more determined. During the holiday season for sure…
Comment by Nancy (n.o.e.) October 22, 2009 @ 12:12 pm