Description
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
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. 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg