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.
Author:Laura
Prep Time:1 hour
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:6 hours 30 minutes (including cooling and chilling times)
Yield:Makes 8 mini tarts 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:baking
Cuisine:French
Diet:Vegetarian
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.