Mini Chocolate & Lavender Tart
The combination of chocolate and lavender is pleasantly surprising to the palate. The additional floral and aromatic qualities of the lavender carry through the rich notes of the chocolate and the sweet, buttery tart crust.
Melt <quantity>380<unit>g</unit></quantity> of 35% chocolate in a double boiler on low heat. Be careful not to boil the water
Add <quantity>200<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of heavy cream to a sauce pan. Heat until just warm to the touch
Add the heavy cream into the chocolate, <quantity>⅓</quantity> at a time. Mix well with each addition
Add flaky salt to taste
Add <quantity>1</quantity> drop of lavender essential oil
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of whiskey
Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients
Transfer to a container with a spout. The Chocolate & Lavender Ganache is ready
Add <quantity>450<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour to a stand mixer bowl
Add <quantity>180<unit>g</unit></quantity> of powdered sugar
Add <quantity>240<unit>g</unit></quantity> of softened, unsalted butter
Add <quantity>4<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt. Mix on medium speed with the paddle attachment until the butter breaks into small pieces
Add <quantity>2</quantity> eggs, one by one, on low speed. Mix until eggs are fully incorporated
Add <quantity>60<unit>g</unit></quantity> of almond flour and <quantity>50<unit>g</unit></quantity> of corn starch. Mix on low speed until a uniform dough is formed
Knead the dough on a clean work surface until it is smooth
Cut the dough in half and wrap it in cling film. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 60m until firm
Place one half of the dough between <quantity>2</quantity> sheets of acetate
Roll the dough out to <quantity>2½<unit>mm</unit></quantity> in thickness
Use a strip of paper to measure the circumference of a perforated ring mold
Remove the sheet of acetate from the top of the rolled out dough
Make a square by cutting the edges of the dough using the strip of paper as a ruler
Use the ruler to cut strips in the dough
Cover the strips with the acetate and place in the refrigerator for 20m until firm
Place the other half of the dough between <quantity>2</quantity> sheets of acetate
Roll the dough out to <quantity>2½<unit>mm</unit></quantity> in thickness
Carefully remove the top sheet of acetate
Punch the dough with a ring mold. Cover with the acetate and place in the refrigerator
Let chill in the refrigerator for 20m until firm
Preheat an oven to <temperature>310<unit>°F</unit></temperature>
Spray a baking tray with cooking spray. Distribute evenly
Spray the ring molds with cooking spray
Carefully peel the acetate from the chilled, punched dough. Pull off the extra dough, leaving just the rounds
Place the rounds onto the baking tray about <quantity><unit>1</unit>in</quantity> apart
Place the ring mold on top of the rounds
Carefully peel the acetate from the chilled strips of dough
Place the strips inside of the ring mold
Press the dough to the walls and the bottom edge of the tart rings
Trim the edges with a knife
Bake at <temperature>310<unit>°F</unit></temperature> for 23m until light golden brown. Remove from oven. Lower the oven to <temperature>250<unit>°F</unit></temperature>
Remove the ring molds
Brush the entire tart crust with egg yolk
Bake at <temperature>250<unit>°F</unit></temperature> for 12m until bright golden brown
The tart crust is ready
Fill the tart crusts, to the top, with chocolate lavender ganache
Place the tart crusts on a baking tray
Cool in the refrigerator for 30m until the ganache is firm
Bring water to a simmer in a pot on medium heat
Melt <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of 58% chocolate in a double boiler. Do not let boil the water
Fill a piping bag with the melted chocolate
Place a tartlete on a piece of parchment paper. Cut the tip of the piping bag. Quickly draw a pattern on the surface
Garnish with mini puffed chocolate cereal
The Mini Chocolate & Lavender Tartlete is Ready. Enjoy!
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