CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT TARTS WITH CURRANTS AND BERRIES
Humble after-dinner mints never dreamed of such opulence. A rich cocoa-enhanced pastry shell, gilded with melted chocolate, is filled with mint-infused panna cotta and then strewn with fresh sprigs and a choice of crimson fruit.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 2 tarts
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the dough: Pulse flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces remaining. With the machine running, add water in a slow, steady stream, until dough just holds together. (Dough should not be sticky.)
- On a lightly floured work surface, shape dough into 2 disks, and wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 days).
- Make the filling: Bring cream, sugar, mint, and salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 disk of dough to a 16-by-6-inch rectangle, 1/4 inch thick. Press dough into bottom and up sides of a 13 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch rectangular fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Using a sharp paring knife, trim excess dough flush with the edges of pan. Repeat with remaining disk of dough. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Line dough with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edges are dry, about 20 minutes. Remove weights and parchment. Bake until just darkened, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely in pans on wire racks.
- With a pastry brush, coat the bottom of each tart shell with an even layer of melted chocolate. Refrigerate until chocolate sets, about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl. Let stand until softened.
- Remove mint from cream mixture, and bring cream mixture to a simmer. Whisk in softened gelatin until it dissolves. Remove from heat, and stir in yogurt.
- Divide cream mixture between tart shells. Carefully transfer to the refrigerator. Chill, uncovered, until set, at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Carefully unmold tarts. Top 1 tart with red currants and 1 with strawberries. Garnish both tarts with mint stems. Slice and serve immediately.
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Mahim Hossin
[email protected]These tarts look like they would be really good, but they're a bit too high in calories for me.
Umer Umer bhatti
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chocolate peppermint, but I'm sure these tarts are delicious for people who enjoy that flavor combination.
anna nefarious
[email protected]These tarts are a bit too expensive for my budget, but they look amazing.
Mama Siraji
[email protected]I'm allergic to peppermint, so I can't try these tarts. They look delicious though!
Raiden
[email protected]These tarts sound delicious, but I'm not sure if I can find all of the ingredients.
Mary Jasperina
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chocolate mint, so I'll probably pass on these tarts.
Jude Obinna
[email protected]These tarts look a bit too sweet for my taste, but they might be good for a special occasion.
Big
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of chocolate and peppermint, but I'm willing to give it a try.
Lee Waters
[email protected]These tarts sound heavenly! I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint.
Domonique Jackson
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make these tarts for my next dinner party. They look so impressive and delicious.
The BOX
[email protected]These tarts look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Ayoob Jan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the peppermint was subtle and refreshing.
Oluwatobi Shittu
[email protected]These tarts are so festive and delicious! I love the way the peppermint flavor pairs with the chocolate. They're the perfect dessert for a holiday party.
Tessy world Page
[email protected]I made these tarts for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of chocolate and peppermint. The tarts were also very easy to make, which was a bonus.
Gift Otu
[email protected]These chocolate peppermint tarts were an absolute delight! The filling was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the currants and berries added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness