Earl Grey Tea Tart Recipes

EARL GREY CHOCOLATE TART

Steps:

• Place chopped chocolate and butter in a medium size, heat-proof mixing bowl. Set aside.
• Combine whipping cream, sugar and salt in a medium size saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until sugar dissolves completely.
• Add loose tea leaves (or tea bags) and continue stirring so that the tea releases all its flavour and scent (if you are using tea bags, press them repeatedly against the saucepan; it is fine if the bags get pierced and release some tea leaves. This will help to enhance the tea flavour).
• Bring to a boil and immediately pour the infused cream over the chopped chocolate and the butter through a fine sieve to discard the tea leaves. When doing this, press the tea leaves against the sieve with the back of a spoon (or press the infused cream out of the tea bags) to bring out all the flavour. Let sit undisturbed for a couple of minutes.
• After that, gently stir the cream and chocolate mixture with a rubber spatula until the ganache is smooth and glossy. Try not to incorporate any air bubbles or they will remain inside the mixture after the ganache settles, and we don't want a spongy ganache, do we?
• Pour the still hot, infused ganache over the cooled tart shell, trying to fill it evenly. Smooth the top surface with an offset spatula if needed.
• Let cool on a cooling rack at room temperature for 1½ - 2 hours. After this, refrigerate for 1-2 hours more.
• Once the tart is completely refrigerated and settled, remove the outer ring, but leave the pan bottom to prevent the crust from cracking, which will ruin our delicious tart.
• Use a large, sharp knife to slice the tart and serve with a dollop of whipped cream (if you ask me, quite a spectacular combination), ice cream, or even topped with some fruit or berries (preferably, some with a tart tang) of choice.Store covered and refrigerated for 2-3 days.

EARL GREY TEA TART

Steps:

• Place the butter, salt, sugar, egg and rice flour in a medium-size mixing bowl. The rice flour will make the cookie crisper and more crumbly because it does not contain any gluten. Use an electric mixer set on medium speed to beat the mixture just until combined.
• Add the cake flour and lemon zest and mix just until the dough is smooth and holds together, about 30 seconds. Remove the dough from the bowl and pat into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before using. This will give any gluten that may have developed a chance to relax. If you use the dough immediately after making it, it may be tough and elastic.
• The dough will keep, well wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 1 week or in the freezer for 1 month. Thaw the dough in the refrigerator until ready to use. If you want to store the dough already rolled into a tart pan, wrap it in plastic wrap.
• When you are ready to use the dough, remove it from the refrigerator and give it 4 or 5 quick raps with a rolling pin. This softens the cold butter. Cut the dough into cookies with a round 2-inch plain cutter. The size of the cutter is determined by the size of mini tart pan you are using. Place the pieces in the flexible mini tart pan. Dock the dough. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool tart shells and reserve.
• Place the cream and honey in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Place the tea leaves in the cream. Cover and let sit for 8 minutes. Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the tea from the cream. Bring the cream to a boil one more time. Pour the cream over the bittersweet chocolate. Use an immersion blender and mix thoroughly. Pour the tea ganache into the cooled tart shells. This task will be easier if you use the automatic funnel or a cup with a spout. Place in the refrigerator for an hour. When the ganache has cooled, remove from the refrigerator. Use a knife to transfer gold leaf onto the top of some tarts. Other tarts can be topped with fresh exotic fruits. Enjoy!