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Bittersweet Chocolate-Citrus Tart with Jasmine Whipped Cream

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Bittersweet Chocolate-Citrus Tart with Jasmine Whipped Cream

Bittersweet Chocolate-Citrus Tart with Jasmine Whipped Cream

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Equipment

  • - Pie dish (14-inch diameter) - For baking the tart crust evenly.

  • - Heavy cream dispenser (500 ml) - To whip jasmine-infused heavy cream easily and uniformly.

  • - Silicone spatula - Essential for mixing ingredients smoothly without scratching surfaces.

  • - Digital kitchen scale - Precise measurements are crucial in baking, ensuring the right balance of ingredients.

  • - Citrus zester - For obtaining fresh citrus zest efficiently to add flavor and aroma.

  • - High-speed blender (10 cups) - To make chocolate bittersweet ganache for filling.

  • - Springform pan with removable bottom - Facilitates easy removal of tart without damaging it.

  • - Thermomix or similar kitchen appliance - For precise temperature control during baking and cooking processes.

  • - Digital food thermometer - Ensures the correct temperature for optimal texture and taste in your filling and whipped cream.

  • - Chef's knife (8-inch) - Needed for chopping citrus fruits and other ingredients finely.

  • - Muffin tin with liners - For individual tart servings if preferred, although a single large pie dish is often used.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup all purpose flour

  • 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 5 pieces

  • 1/2 teaspoon (lightly packed) finely grated blood orange peel or orange peel

  • 1/2 teaspoon (lightly packed) finely grated pink grapefruit peel

  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature

  • 1/4 cup boiling water

  • Jasmine Whipped Cream (see recipe)

  • Candied Citrus Peel

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Combine first 4 ingredients in bowl. Add flour and stir just until blended; let stand 5 minutes. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of 9- to 91/2-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Chill 30 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Bake crust until deep golden, pressing down with back of spoon if bubbles form, about 25 minutes. Cool crust in pan on rack.
3

Instruction 3

Combine chocolate, butter, and both peels in medium metal bowl. Place bowl in skillet of barely simmering water set over low heat. Stir just until chocolate and butter are melted and smooth. Remove bowl from water. Place fine strainer over bowl with melted chocolate. Keep skillet with water set over low heat.
4

Instruction 4

Whisk egg yolk in small metal bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup boiling water. Place bowl in skillet of hot water; stir constantly with heatproof rubber spatula, scraping bottom of bowl to prevent egg from cooking, until instant-read thermometer inserted into egg mixture registers 160°F, about 3 minutes. Immediately pour egg mixture into strainer set over bowl of chocolate. Stir just until egg is incorporated into chocolate and mixture is smooth.
5

Instruction 5

Pour chocolate filling into crust; tilt slightly to spread evenly (crust will not be completely filled). Cover and chill overnight or up to 2 days. Before serving, let tart soften slightly at room temperature.
6

Instruction 6

Remove pan sides. Place tart on platter. Using pastry bag fitted with star tip, pipe whipped cream rosettes around edge of tart. Garnish with candied peel.
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