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Tarts James Harvey 2015

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The rights of the author have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission in writing of the author or publisher. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information within this book, the author and the publisher do not warrant the accuracy of the information, text and images within. The author and publisher accept no responsibility for errors, omissions or contrary interpretations of the subject matter herein. This book is presented for the sole purpose of motivational and informational use only.

If you are pregnant or in a vulnerable health group, avoid those recipes that contain raw egg whites or lightly cooked eggs This book includes recipes made with nuts or nut derivatives. It is advisable for those with known allergies to nuts and nut derivatives and those who may be vulnerable to these allergies to avoid dishes made with nuts, nut oils or nut derivatives. Copyright James Harvey 2015

Product Information

Dairy products such as milk and butter can be substituted to suit any diet. Soya, rice, almond, goats and coconut milk can be used effectively in place of milk or yoghurt and non dairy spreads, margarine and even peanut butter in some cases can be used in place of dairy butter. Goats and sheep cheese can be used in place of cows milk cheese. All eggs used in the recipes are large unless otherwise directed.

All cooking times are approximate as not all ovens offer the same efficiency. 1 tsp = one 5ml spoon 1tbsp = one 15ml spoon Contents

Introduction

A little book of sweet tarts Sweet pastry is a wonderful thing and done right is unbeatable. This recipe and the subsequent tarts are delicious. You must try at least one, youll never look at a tart in the same way again. I have worked in professional kitchens for 20 years and have collected a hundreds of recipes from many great chefs. This book has allowed me to share those recipes with you.

The following recipes have been adapted and scaled down from restaurants across the country, all are tried and tested and have been enjoyed by customers and family alike.

Sweet Paste

Ingredients: 225g Plain Flour 100g Soft Butter 90g Icing Sugar 1 Egg Method:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180c
• Cream the butter and sugar
• Whisk the egg and add slowly mixing well
• Fold in the flour and chill for 1 hour

Sweet Pastry Case

Ingredients: Sweet Paste 1 Egg for Pastry Wash Method:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180c
• Roll out pastry on a floured (gluten free) surface to 2mm thickness
• Line a 6/8 inch tart mould, trim any excess and chill for 20 minutes

To Blind Bake:

• Line the pastry case with greaseproof paper or oven proof cling film and fill with rice or baking beans
• Bake for 20 minutes, remove the baking paper and rice/beans and continue to dry the pastry out for a further 5 minutes
• Egg wash while still warm

Apple Crumble Tart

Ingredients: Filling: 3 Large Cooking Apples 50g Caster Sugar 100ml Water Crumble: 100g Plain Flour 50g Rolled Oats 75g Soft Butter 80g Demerara Sugar Sweet Pastry Case Blind Baked Method:

• Pre-heat oven to 180c
• For the Filling: Peel and core the apples and dice roughly
• Sweat apples, caster sugar and water in a deep pan until the apples start to break down, remove from the heat and stir, leave to cool
• To make the crumble top: Cream the Demerara sugar and butter together, fold in the flour to a crumb texture then add the oats
• Fill the tart case with the apple and top with the crumble mix
• Bake for 20 25 minutes until the crumble is golden
• Serve hot or cold

Apple Tart Tatin

Ingredients: 1 Apple per Person 40g Caster Sugar Puff Pastry Disc Method:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180c
• Peel and quarter the apple removing the core and seeds
• Caramelise the apples on all sides in a frying pan, once browned add the sugar and caramelise
• Place apples and caramel in a ramekin and top with a disc of puff pastry
• Bake for 15 20 minutes until the pastry is golden
• Turn out upside down

Baked Egg Custard Tart

Ingredients: 500ml Cream 75g Caster Sugar 9 Egg Yolks 1 Vanilla Pod Freshly Grated Nutmeg 1 Sweet Pastry Case - Blind Baked Method:

• Boil the cream and vanilla
• In a separate bowl whisk the egg yolks and sugar lightly
• Pour on the cream, mix well and leave to infuse in the fridge overnight
• Pre-heat the oven to 95c
• Fill the pastry case and dust the top generously with nutmeg
• Bake for 45 minutes, until the custard is just set, chill before serving

Bakewell Tart

Ingredients: 100g Butter 100g Caster Sugar 100g Ground Almonds 10g Plain Flour 2 Eggs 25g Flaked Almonds 100g Black Cherry Jam 2 tbsp Apricot Jam 1 Uncooked Sweet Pastry Case Method:

• Pre-heat the oven to 200c
• Cream butter and sugar & whisk in the eggs
• Add ground almonds and flour
• Prick the base of the pastry with a fork
• Cover the base with jam and top with almond mixture
• Top the frangipane with flaked almonds
• Set in the fridge for 30 minutes
• Bake for approx. 45 minutes
• Remove from the oven and glaze with warm apricot jam

Banoffee Pie

Ingredients: 3 Bananas 1 Tin Caramelised Condensed Milk 200ml Double Cream 50g Icing Sugar 1 Vanilla Pod 1 Sweet Pastry Case - Blind Baked Method:

• Fill the pastry case with caramel and spread evenly
• Slice bananas and place neatly over the caramel
• Split the vanilla pod and remove the seeds
• Whip the cream, icing sugar and vanilla seeds in a bowl to soft peak and spread over the bananas
• Set in the fridge for 1 hour

Cheats Chocolate Tart

Ingredients: 200ml Dark Chocolate 200ml Almond Milk 30g Soft Butter 1 Sweet Pastry Case - Blind Baked Method:

• Bring the milk to boil in a pan on the stove
• Remove from the heat and add the chocolate
• Stir well until the chocolate has melted completely
• Stir in the butter and pour into the tart case
• Set in the fridge

Chocolate Tart

Ingredients: 500g Dark Chocolate 200ml Milk 350ml Cream 3 Eggs 1 Sweet Pastry Case - Blind Baked Method:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180c
• Melt chocolate in a bowl over water
• Boil milk and cream together and set aside
• Whisk eggs in a separate bowl, add the hot milk and cream, whisking thoroughly
• Add the egg and cream mix to the chocolate and mix well
• Fill the pastry case
• Bake for 5 - 6 minutes then switch off the oven and leave the tart to set for 35 minutes

Jam Tarts

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