Nectarine Tartlets With Vanilla Crème Fraîche Filling
From icecreamuffin 12 years agoIngredients
for the crust
- 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces shopping list
- 2 Tbsp canola oil shopping list
- 6 Tbsp water shopping list
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar shopping list
- 1/4 tsp salt shopping list
- 2 slightly-rounded cups flour shopping list
for the filling
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche shopping list
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise shopping list
- 3 large egg yolks shopping list
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar shopping list
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour shopping list
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch shopping list
- 1/2 Tbsp spice rum or other liqueur (optional) shopping list
for the toppings
- 3 ripe nectarines, pitted & thinly sliced shopping list
- 2 rounded Tbsp apricot preserves shopping list
- 2 Tbsp water shopping list
- cinnamon & powdered sugar, for garnish shopping list
How to make it
for the crust
- Set out seven 5-inch spring-form tart pans (or two 9-inch tart pans). Preheat oven to 410 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the butter, oil, water, sugar, & salt in a medium saucepan, and heat on medium high until bubbling & just starting to brown around the edges (keep a close eye on it, or you'll have caramel!)
- Meanwhile, put the flour in a heat-proof bowl. When the butter mixture is ready, quickly stir it into the flour, until the dough just comes together.
- Once the dough is cool enough to handle, transfer an apricot-sized piece to each of the pans and press into the edges with your fingers (if making two large tarts, simply split the dough in half between them). Reinforce the sides with a fork, and prick the bottom 10 or so times See Photo. Reserve a small piece of dough for patching any cracks after baking.
- Set tart pans on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes; remove and set aside to cool.
for the filling
- In a large heat-proof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Stir in the flour & cornstarch until smooth. See Photo
- Meanwhile, heat the milk & vanilla bean on medium until milk just starts to foam. Remove from heat and take out the vanilla bean; scrape the seeds into the egg mixture. Slowly add milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk in the crème fraîche until thoroughly combined.
- Pour mixture back into the saucepan and heat until just boiling, whisking constantly, until thick and creamy See Photo. If you are using liqueur, whisk that in as well. Pour back into a bowl and cover the surface immediately with plastic; set aside.
for the toppings
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut each nectarine around the seam, then again so it is quartered See Photo. Cut each quarter from the pulp and slice the fruit about 1/4 inch thick; set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the apricot preserves and water in a small saucepan until a smooth glaze forms.
- Fill each tart crust halfway with the filling, then layer the nectarines in an overlapping, decorative pattern See Photo. Brush a thin layer of the apricot glaze over the top, then bake for 10 minutes, or until edges are golden and nectarines are fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool. (You could refrigerate them until ready to serve)
- Remove the tarts from their spring-form pans, and carefully place on plates. Sift cinnamon and powdered sugar all over the top and enjoy!
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