BLACK LICORICE CREME BRULEE TARTS
These individual desserts, subtly infused with licorice flavor, are studies in texture. Creamy custard fills crisp, dense chocolate pastry shells, and a topping of lacy sugar crackles with each bite.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place eight 4-inch round flan rings (1 inch high each) on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper; set aside.
- Make the tart shells: Process flour, cocoa, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. With machine running, add eggs; process until dough just comes together. Shape dough into a disk; transfer to a lightly floured work surface.
- Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out eight 6-inch rounds, and fit into the flan rings. Patch cracks with leftover dough if needed. Refrigerate tart shells on baking sheet until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Prick bottoms of shells with fork tines. Bake on sheet until firm, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on wire racks.
- Make the filling: Put cream and licorice into a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring almost to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir. Cover, and let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reheat licorice cream over medium heat. Whisk egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk licorice cream into yolk mixture. Pour through a fine sieve into a medium bowl, pressing on solids. Pour mixture through another clean sieve into another bowl (do not press on solids), and stir in Pernod. Divide custard among tart shells. Bake on sheet until centers are just set, 14 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate tarts on sheet until cold, about 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Sift 1 teaspoon superfine sugar evenly over each tart. Hold a small handheld kitchen torch at a 90-degree angle 3 to 4 inches from surface of a tart, and move flame back and forth until sugar is caramelized and deep golden brown. Repeat with remaining tarts, and serve.
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Winston Smith
[email protected]These tarts are the perfect Halloween treat! They're spooky, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!
Muhammad Omer
[email protected]I love the green color of these tarts. It's so festive and fun, perfect for Halloween.
Madrid Mendoza
[email protected]These tarts are the perfect size for a party. They're small enough that you can have one or two without feeling too guilty, but they're also big enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Andrea Belopavlovic
[email protected]These tarts are a great way to use up leftover black licorice. I always have a bag of black licorice in my pantry, so I'm always looking for new ways to use it.
Stephen Lococo
[email protected]I love the crunchy licorice crust on these tarts. It's the perfect complement to the creamy filling.
Giosia Lloyd
[email protected]These tarts are so rich and decadent. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Kanit Ali
[email protected]I love the combination of black licorice and creme brulee. These tarts are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Waseem Abbasi
[email protected]These tarts are the perfect Halloween treat! They're spooky and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Dipak Lama
[email protected]I'm new to baking, and these tarts were the first thing I've ever made from scratch. I was so nervous, but they turned out perfectly! I'm so proud of myself.
adeboboye Tumininu
[email protected]These tarts were a little more challenging to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique!
Jason “jay” D
[email protected]I made these tarts as a surprise for my boyfriend, who loves black licorice. He absolutely loved them! He said they were the best thing I've ever made.
Kristie Lopez
[email protected]These tarts are a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy. I used a mix of black licorice, gummy bears, and jelly beans in the crust, and it turned out great!
ccnbv
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the creme brulee filling to set, but other than that, these tarts were delicious. I would definitely recommend them!
Sanam Rai
[email protected]These tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Jahan Eity
[email protected]I made these tarts for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like black licorice.
Jvon Dew
[email protected]My family loved these tarts! The kids especially loved the licorice crust.
Aftasam Rehmat
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of black licorice, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The creme brulee filling was smooth and creamy, and the licorice crust added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make these again!
TANVEERjan160 Boy
[email protected]These Black Licorice Creme Brulee Tarts were a hit at my Halloween party last night! The combination of the creamy, rich filling and the crunchy, slightly salty licorice crust was perfect. I loved the spooky green color too! I will definitely be maki