Summer Fruit Tartlets With Coconut And Oat Crust Recipes

COCONUT-OAT COOKIES

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350˚ F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine 1/2 cup coconut flakes with the granulated sugar in a blender and process until the sugar is finely ground and the coconut is in very small pieces.
• Put the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted; let cool slightly. Stir in the coconut-sugar mixture, brown sugar, salt, baking soda and coconut extract, then stir in the oats. Add the flour and 1/2 cup coconut flakes and stir to combine.
• Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough and gently shape into balls. Arrange about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are set around the edges and the centers are puffy, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool 3 to 5 minutes on the pans, then remove to a rack to cool completely. (For crunchy cookies, gently flatten the dough balls and bake until browned all over, 18 to 20 minutes.)
• Put the remaining 1/2 cup coconut flakes in a medium skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes; let cool. Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag and snip a corner. Drizzle the chocolate over the cookies, then sprinkle with the toasted coconut. Let the chocolate set, 10 to 15 minutes.

FRESH FRUIT TARTLETS

Steps:

• Line tartlet tins with the pastry (use boat-shaped tins if you have them). Bake blind in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. When cold, brush the inside of the tartlet cases with the melted chocolate and leave to harden.
• Mix together the cream cheese and double cream until very smooth, then add the sugar and vanilla essence. Fill the tartlet cases with the cream mixture and arrange the fruit on top. Brush with the apricot or red currant glaze, depending on the fruit used, and leave to set.
• Sift the flour and salt together and rub in the butter and lard until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Add the cheese, if using, and bind with a little cold water. Chill for 30 minutes and then roll out and use as above.

STONE FRUIT SUMMER CRUMBLE TART

Steps:

• For the streusel: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 10- or 11-inch tart pan with nonstick spray.
• In a medium bowl, stir the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder and cinnamon to combine. Drop the butter into the bowl and work it in with your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture comes together to form large clumps. Press about two-thirds of the streusel into the base of the tart pan, taking care to press evenly on both the base and sides.
• For the fruit filling: In a separate medium bowl, stir the granulated sugar, flour and salt to combine. Add the fruit to the bowl and toss well to coat.
• Arrange the fruit in an even layer on top of the crust. Crumble the remaining streusel over the surface. Place the tart on a baking sheet. Bake until the fruit is juicy, maybe even bubbly, and the streusel is a deep and even golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool completely before serving.