Chocolate Custard Tartlets In Almond Cookie Crust W

Name: Chocolate Custard Tartlets In Almond Cookie Crust With Saffron Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads; 1 1/2 pints vanilla ice cream, slightly softened; 1 1/3 cups whole milk; 5 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds; 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon (generous) baking powder; 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons whipping cream; 1 large egg yolk; Fresh mint sprigs

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
1 1/2 pints vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
1 1/3 cups whole milk
5 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon (generous) baking powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 large egg yolk
Fresh mint sprigs

1
Combine cream and saffron in custard cup. Place in microwave oven and heat on high until cream is hot, about 30 seconds. Remove cup from microwave and let mixture steep at room temperature 1 hour. Place ice cream in medium bowl; add saffron mixture and stir with rubber spatula until well blended. Spoon ice cream into container; cover and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours and up to 3 days.
2
Bring milk to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat; add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Cool 5 minutes.
3
Whisk sugar and cornstarch in medium bowl to blend. Add yolks; whisk until blended (mixture will be thick). Gradually whisk warm chocolate mixture into yolk mixture until smooth. Return mixture to saucepan. Whisk constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens and starts to bubble, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat (mixture may look grainy; whisk vigorously until smooth). Whisk in butter and vanilla. Transfer pastry cream to bowl. Let cool at room temperature until lukewarm, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
4
Combine flour, almonds, sugar, and baking powder in processor; blend until almonds are very finely ground. Add butter; cut in using on/off turns until small crumbs form. Whisk cream and yolk in small bowl to blend; add to processor and blend just until moist clumps form. Gather dough together; divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Form each piece into ball. Press 1 dough ball evenly onto bottom and up sides of each of six 4 1/2-inch-diameter tartlet pans with removable bottoms. Trim any excess dough. Pierce crusts all over with fork. Cover and chill overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Bake crusts until golden and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Cool completely in pans on rack. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
6
Divide pastry cream among crusts (about scant 1/3 cup for each); spread evenly. Remove tartlet pan sides. Place 1 tartlet on each of 6 plates. Top with scoop of saffron ice cream. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

1183

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons whipping cream, 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads, 1 1/2 pints vanilla ice cream, slightly softened, 1 1/3 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Custard Tartlets In Almond Cookie Crust With Saffron Ice Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Chocolate Custard Tartlets In Almond Cookie Crust With Saffron Ice Cream

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