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Earl Grey Panna Cotta Tarts

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Delicate, creamy Earl Grey panna cotta fills a buttery sweet almond crust, topped with fragrant lemon zest and garnished with edible flowers and honeycomb. Perfect for a sophisticated dessert or special occasion treat.

Ingredients

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Sweet Almond Crust (Pâte Sablée):

  • ½ cup salted butter (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup icing sugar
  • ½ cup ground almonds
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¾ cup bleached all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white chocolate (melted)

Earl Grey Panna Cotta:

  • 1 cup whole milk (3.25% fat)
  • 1 tbsp loose-leaf Earl Grey tea
  • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • ½ cup whipping cream (35% fat)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ tsp unflavored gelatin powder

Garnishes (optional):

  • Edible dried flowers
  • Honeycomb

Instructions

  • . Make the Dough:

    • Cream the butter with the icing sugar and ground almonds until smooth.
    • Add the egg and mix until combined.
    • Add the flour and mix until incorporated. Do not overmix.
    • Pat the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

    2. Blind Bake the Tart Shells:

    • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, rolling each into a ball.
    • Roll out each ball on a floured surface into a 5-6 inch circle, then line removable-bottom mini tart pans.
    • Chill the tart shells for 1 hour.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Dock the pastry with a fork, place parchment on top, and fill with baking beans or weights.
    • Bake for 15 minutes with the weights, then remove the weights and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Cool completely before unmolding the tarts.
    • Brush the inside of each tart shell with melted white chocolate and refrigerate to set.

    3. Make Earl Grey Panna Cotta:

    • Warm the milk in a small saucepan with the loose-leaf tea and lemon zest. Heat but do not boil.
    • Remove from heat and let the milk infuse for 1 hour.
    • Strain the infused milk, then return it to a saucepan. Add the cream, sugar, and sprinkle the gelatin on top. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
    • Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking until the sugar and gelatin dissolve (about 125°F).
    • Strain the mixture into a pouring jug and let it cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, whisking occasionally.

    4. Assembly:

    • Pour the cooled panna cotta into the prepared tart shells.
    • Chill for 4-5 hours in the fridge until the panna cotta sets.
    • Decorate with edible dried flowers and honeycomb before serving.

    5. Enjoy:

    Serve these elegant and delightful tarts!

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the panna cotta mixture.
  • The tarts are best served chilled and can be prepared a day ahead.

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