Strawberry Chocolate Fig Tart
Looking for some interesting dessert for Valentines day, then try out these Strawberry, Chocolate and Fig tart.
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Tart dough
Ingredients
- Flour – 180g
- Butter – 120g
- Egg – 25g
- Icing sugar – 70g
- Almond powder – 30g
Instructions
1. Sift the almond powder together with the flour.
2. Then sift the icing sugar (separately).
3. Mix the icing sugar with the butter in a bowl using a spatula.
4. When the icing sugar is well combined with the butter, mix in the egg until smooth. This may take some time. You will get a homogenized mixture.
5. Next mix in the sifted flour and almond powder.
6. Keep mixing until a soft ball is formed. Do not overwork.
7. Flatten the dough, wrap it in plastic and put it in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
8. Roll out the dough to a sheet that is large enough to cover a 9” tart pan.
9. Fold, lift and place the dough in the tart pan without stretching it.
10. Crimp the edges with your fingers and cut off any excess dough with a knife.
11. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent blistering.
13. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in your pre-heated oven at
Almond Cream
Ingredients
- Almond meal- 120g
- Butter – 100g
- Sugar – 100g
- Egg – 2
- Salt – 1 pinch
- Vanilla extract- 1/2 tsp
- Walnuts chopped – 100g
- Chocolate chips – 20g
Instructions
1. Mix the sugar with soft butter, then add the egg, salt and vanilla extract.
2. Scrape down the side of the bowl from time to time.
3. Mix in the almond powder and spread the layer of almond cream on the tart bottom.
4. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 min in 190°C (375°F) oven.
6. Transfer the tart to a wire rack, unmold and let it cool completely before adding the roasted fig mixture.
Fig mixture
Ingredients
- Fresh Figs – 300g (quartered)
Instructions
1. Cut figs into small pieces and cook over medium heat for about 10 min(do not overcook).
2. Let it cool and chop roughly. Spread the mixture on the top of cooled tart.
Ganache
Ingredients
- Dark Couverture – 80g
- Heavy cream – 80g
Instructions
1. Place chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream just to a boil.
3. Immediately pour cream over chocolate and let it sit without stirring for 1-2 minutes.
4. Slowly mix well until you get a smooth ganache. Once it has cooled (still pouring consistency), spread the ganache on the top of fig mixture evenly.
5. Decorate once the ganache is firm.
Decoration
Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries and figs (15-20) on the top of the tart beautifully.
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