Caramel Pudding Tart

Crust 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, cooled 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large egg yolk Pudding 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups whole milk, divided 3 large egg yolks… Continue reading Caramel Pudding Tart

Chocolate Mousse Tart

1/3 cup blanched almonds, finely ground Sugar Kosher salt Butter 1 ¾ cups flour Ice water ½ cup toasted almonds Cocoa powder 4 ½ oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (preferably Valhrona 64 %) 2 tbsp espresso 1 cup heavy cream 3 eggs   Combine the ground almonds and 3 tbsp sugar.  Mix in 1 tsp… Continue reading Chocolate Mousse Tart

Trinidadian Coconut Tarts

 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 2/3 cup cold water 2 1/4 cups grated fresh coconut (about 1 medium coconut) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon mixed essence orange flower water 1/4 tsp almond extract 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons milk… Continue reading Trinidadian Coconut Tarts

Lemon Cream Cheese Tarts

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup sour cream 2 egg yolks 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest directions In a mixer fitted with a… Continue reading Lemon Cream Cheese Tarts