lastcourse sweet and tart
lastcourse sweet and tart
Photography by Ian McCausland
Grapefuit Tartlette
Tangy grapefruit curd gives this winter dessert a bright upgrade
INGREDIENTS Crust 1 / 2 cup butter , melted 3 Tbsp sugar pinch salt 1 1 / 4 cups flour Grapefruit Curd 1 tsp powdered gelatin 4 egg yolks 1 / 2 cup sugar 1 / 2 cup fresh grapefruit juice 4 Tbsp butter , cubed
METHOD Crust 1 . Mix together butter , sugar , and salt in a large bowl . Add flour and stir until a crumbly dough forms . 2 . Divide dough between 2 small tart pans . Evenly press the dough over the bottom and sides of pan until evenly distributed . 3 . Let tart shell rest for 30 min in the refrigerator . Heat oven to 350 ° F . Prick tart all over with a fork and bake 20-25 minutes . Let cool .
Grapefruit Curd 1 . Bloom gelatin powder in 3 Tbsp cold water . Whisk together yolks , sugar , and juice in a microwave safe bowl . Microwave in 30 second increments , whisking in between , until thickened . 2 . Whisk in butter . Melt gelatin in microwave and whisk in . Pour into tart shells and let cool until set .
Yield 2 tartlettes
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