In the realm of delectable desserts, gooseberry custard tartlets stand as a testament to the culinary arts' ability to transform humble ingredients into something truly extraordinary. These individual tartlets, often adorned with a golden-brown lattice crust and bursting with the tangy sweetness of gooseberries and the velvety smoothness of custard, are a delightful treat that can elevate any occasion. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create these exquisite pastries, from selecting the ripest gooseberries to mastering the art of blind baking. So, prepare your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.
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GOOSEBERRY & VANILLA CUSTARD TART
Roll out a shortcrust pastry base and fill with wobbly custard, dotted with seasonal fruit
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield Cuts into 8 slices
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface until large enough to line a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Trim the excess pastry from around the edge, then line the pastry case with baking parchment, fill with baking beans and chill for 30 mins.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bake the pastry case for 15 mins, then carefully lift out the parchment and beans, and bake for 5 mins more or until biscuity. Meanwhile, beat the eggs, cream, sugar and vanilla together, then strain into a jug.
- Scatter the gooseberries into the pastry case, then pour in the vanilla custard mixture. Bake for 35-40 mins until the custard is set and the gooseberries are tender. Cool a little before serving, or cool completely and eat cold, dusted with icing sugar, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
GOOSEBERRY CUSTARD TARTLETS
Handfuls of glossy gooseberries settle into custard tarts. Their flavor can vary; some gooseberries are bracing and tangy, while others are sweet, reminiscent of apricots, plums, and grapes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to about 3/8 inch thick. Cut out eight 7-inch rounds, and transfer each round to a 4-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom. Fold edges under, and press dough into sides and corners of tart pans. Chill in freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Prick bottoms of shells all over with a fork. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Line each shell with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until pale golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove parchment and weights. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk eggs, yolk, and 1/3 cup sugar in a small bowl. Pour in cream, whisking until combined.
- Toss gooseberries with remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Pile sugar-covered gooseberries into tart shells (a scant 1 cup per tart), and slowly pour in custard (about 1/4 cup per tart). Dip a pastry brush into each custard filling, and lightly brush onto edges of shell. Sprinkle tops with sugar.
- Bake, rotating halfway through, until custard is just set and gooseberries are soft, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Serve warm.
GOOSEBERRY AND BLUEBERRY CUSTARD CROSTATA WITH BROWN SUGAR CARAMEL SAUCE
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the dough: Grate the butter on a box grater and add to the bowl of a food processor with the flour, granulated sugar and kosher salt. Pulse to incorporate. Add the egg yolk and almond extract then pulse another few times. Add 3/4 cup of the toasted almonds and pulse to break up the almonds. Add the ice water and pulse until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface. Pat and form the dough into a disc. Roll out the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick circle, dusting with more flour if necessary. Transfer the dough onto a floured sheet tray and cover with plastic wrap. Place into the fridge to chill for 20 minutes.
- Spray six 4-inch tart shells with removable bottoms with nonstick cooking spray. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll out to 1/4-inch thick. Cut the dough into 5-inch circles and gently lay into the tart shells. Using your finger, press the dough into all edges of the tart shell, making sure the dough is completely flush against the mold. Run your rolling pin over the top to remove any excess dough from the top. Line the tart shells with foil and fill each with your baking beans. Make sure the foil is completely covering the dough or else it will burn in the oven. Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Take out of the oven and remove the foil and baking beans, then place back into the oven for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- For the custard: Add the heavy cream, 4 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Blend with an immersion blender. Set aside.
- Add the blueberries, gooseberries, the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cornstarch to a large bowl. Toss to combine to ensure the fruit is fully coated. Spoon the fruit into the baked tart shells and pour the custard over the top each, making sure not to overfill. Transfer the tarts into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the custard is set. Sprinkle each tart with some granulated sugar and torch with a blow torch to caramelize.
- For the mascarpone: Mix together the mascarpone, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- For the brown sugar caramel: Cut the butter into pats. Add the brown sugar and lemon juice into a medium sauté pan. Turn on the heat to medium and cook until it starts to get syrupy, thick and bubbly. Add the heavy cream and swirl the pan to combine. Whisk in one pat of butter at a time. Add the dark rum and bring back to a boil to cook off the alcohol.
- To serve, spoon some of the brown sugar caramel sauce onto the bottom of the plate. Place the tart on top followed by a dollop some of the mascarpone over the tarts. Garnish with the remaining toasted almonds.
GOOSEBERRY CUSTARD TARTLETS
Here, handfuls of glossy gooseberries-which are not berries at all, but relatives of tomatillos-settle into custard tarts that are equally appealing for their ease of preparation. The fruit's flavor can vary-some gooseberries are bracing and tangy; others are sweet, reminiscent of apricots, plums, and grapes. Look for gooseberries in farmers' markets and specialty grocers in late June and early July. Or grow them yourself, as Martha does.
Yield makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out eight 6-inch rounds, and fit each round into a 4-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Fold edges under, and press dough into sides of tart pans. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Pierce bottoms of shells all over with a fork. Transfer pans to a rimmed baking sheet. Line shells with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until pale golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove weights and parchment. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk together whole eggs, egg yolk, and 1/3 cup sugar in a small bowl. Pour in cream, whisking until combined.
- In a separate bowl, toss gooseberries with remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Pile sugar-covered gooseberries into tart shells (a scant 1 cup per tart), and slowly pour in custard (about 1/4 cup per tart). Dip a pastry brush into each custard filling, and lightly brush onto edges of shell. Sprinkle tops evenly with sugar.
- Bake until custard is just set and gooseberries are soft, about 35 minutes. Transfer tartlets to a wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Serve warm.
GOOSEBERRY TART
For the prettiest presentation, use a combination of green (1 cup) and red gooseberries (2 1/2 cups). Currant jelly yields a dessert that's quite tart, so if you want to go slightly sweeter, try apricot. Either way, serve with dollops of freshly whipped cream.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 5h10m
Yield Makes one 10-inch tart; Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pate Sucree:Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter and pulse just until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add yolks and drizzle 2 tablespoons cream evenly over mixture; pulse just until dough begins to come together, no more than 30 seconds. If dough is too dry, add remaining cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse. Divide dough in half, pat each half into a disk, and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2 days, or freeze up to 3 months (thaw in refrigerator overnight before using).
- Tart:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place a foil-lined baking sheet on bottom rack. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick (reserve remaining disk for another use). Fit into a 10-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim edges flush with rim. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Cut 1/2 cup gooseberries in half and squeeze to release a little liquid. Toss all gooseberries with sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Spread evenly into chilled crust.
- Bake until bubbling in center and some of the fruit is blackened on top, 1 hour, 15 minutes to 1 hour, 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool 2 hours. In a small saucepan, heat jelly until melted. Brush over gooseberries; let set, about 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose ripe gooseberries: The best gooseberries for this recipe are ones that are fully ripe and have a deep green color. Avoid any gooseberries that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the gooseberries: This will help to prevent the gooseberries from bruising and will make it easier to cut them into even pieces.
- Don't overcook the gooseberries: The gooseberries should be cooked until they are just tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
- Let the custard cool before filling the tartlets: This will help to prevent the custard from curdling.
- Chill the tartlets before serving: This will help to set the custard and make the tartlets easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Gooseberry custard tartlets are a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these tartlets are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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