Papaya-Cream Cheese Tart with Macadamia Nuts and Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Name: Papaya-Cream Cheese Tart with Macadamia Nuts and Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 6 oz. cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/3 cup cold water; 12 oz. cream cheese; 4 oz. heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 ripe papaya, peeled and cut in 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 cup peach glaze, melted; 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted; 8 oz. bitter chocolate; 8 oz. semisweet chocolate; 2-1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 tbsp. warm water

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
6 oz. cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/3 cup cold water
12 oz. cream cheese
4 oz. heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 ripe papaya, peeled and cut in 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup peach glaze, melted
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted
8 oz. bitter chocolate
8 oz. semisweet chocolate
2-1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tbsp. warm water

1
Sift together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2
Coat butter cubes with the flour mixture and water and knead until malleable, but not homogeneous.
3
(The amount of water given is approximate; adjust the amount used according to the dough's consistency.
4
)Leave bits of plain butter, otherwise the dough becomes too elastic.
5
Gently roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and lay onto a tart pan.
6
Trim edges and poke bottom of pastry with a fork.
7
Bake in oven at 350F for about ten minutes or until tart shell browns slightly.
8
Chill.
9
Whip whipping cream until it forms soft peaks.
10
In a mixer, beat cream cheese until it becomes fluffy.
11
Fold in whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
12
Set aside.
13
Fill tart shell with cream cheese mixture.
14
Arrange papaya slices in a pinwheel design over the top of the cream cheese.
15
Place macadamia nuts in center of tart.
16
With a pastry brush, coat top of tart with peach glaze.
17
Refrigerate for 1/2 hour befores erving.
18
Heat bitter chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, heavy cream, and warm water in a saucepan, stirring frequently, until sauce is a smooth consistency.
19
To serve, slice tart into 8 pieces.
20
Drizzle chocolate sauce onto plate and place one piece of tart on each plate.

1766

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 6 oz. cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch cubes, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Papaya-Cream Cheese Tart with Macadamia Nuts and Chocolate Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Papaya-Cream Cheese Tart with Macadamia Nuts and Chocolate Sauce

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