Almond Tartlets With Blueberry Curd And Mascarpone Mousse

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   For the tartlets, preheat oven to 200u00b0C (approximately 400u00b0F).

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   Soak flax seeds in a bowl of water.

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   In a bowl, mix flour and sugar.

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   Add butter and mix with fingers or pastry blender until mixture reaches consistency of coarse sand.

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   Add the drained, hydrated flax seeds and vanilla extract and mix well.

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   Divide dough evenly into tartlet shell molds and press firmly into place, so that a thin layer of crust covers the base and sides.

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   With a fork, pierce base of crust. Bake in preheated oven for about 11-13 minutes.

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   Remove tartlet shells from molds and let cool completely on a wire rack.

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   For the blueberry curd, heat blueberries and water in a saucepan.

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    Simmer until blueberries are tender.

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    Remove some blueberry juice and reserve.

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    Blend the remaining juice with the blueberries.

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    Strain through mesh sieve or cheesecloth and return to the pan.

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    Add butter, sugar and beaten eggs to pan.

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    Cook over low heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

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    Let cool.

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    For the mascarpone mousse, beat egg white until soft peaks form.

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    Mix mascarpone with sugar and cream.

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    Fold egg whites into mascarpone mixture.

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    If desired, prepare gelatin with reserved blueberry juice and powdered gelatin (or agar).

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    To serve, assemble tartlets. Fill tartlet shells with curd, top with mascarpone mousse and decorate with blueberry gelatin.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Tip: Assemble tartlets just before serving, so that shell remains crispy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.