EGGNOG CREME-BRULEE TARTLETS
Here we combined some of the holiday season's best flavors and textures in one delicious tartlet. A tender, flaky shell holds a creamy creme brulee that's spiked with brandy to evoke eggnog, and a light coating of sugar on top is melted with a torch to create a glasslike coating that will shatter with the first forkful.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 4h
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roll out both disks of dough on a lightly floured surface to a scant 1/8-inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter or an inverted bowl and a paring knife, cut out eight 4 1/2-inch disks. Fit into eight 3 1/4-inch ring tart molds, pressing into corners and up sides (do not trim edges). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet; freeze until firm, at least 20 minutes and up to 1 day.
- Meanwhile, bring cream and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar just to a boil in a small saucepan. Whisk together yolks and remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl. Whisking constantly, ladle about one-half of hot cream mixture into yolk mixture. Pour egg mixture into pan and cook over medium-low, stirring constantly, until thick enough for spoon drawn through it to leave a trail, 3 to 5 minutes (do not let boil). Strain mixture into a heatproof measuring cup; stir in brandy and nutmeg.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim dough shells flush with rims of tart molds. Line each shell with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 20 minutes. Remove parchment and weights; bake until golden and dry, about 1 minute more. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce temperature to 300 degrees. Divide custard evenly among shells, filling each almost to top. Bake until custard is just set around edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in molds on a wire rack 30 minutes. Remove rings and refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
- Sprinkle each tart with about 2 teaspoons superfine sugar. Hold a handheld kitchen torch 3 to 4 inches above surface and move flame in a circular motion until sugar is deep golden brown. Serve immediately.
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Michelle Miller
m_michelle@aol.comI can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so good.
Esperanza Martinez
esperanza_martinez@hotmail.comThese tartlets are the perfect holiday dessert. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
raihan ahmed jillani
raihan.a@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these tartlets again.
xo clixer
clixer-x71@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tartlets didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. They were still tasty, but not as good as I hoped.
Angel works
worksa@hotmail.co.ukI had a hard time finding the right size tartlet shells, but other than that, this recipe was easy to follow and the tartlets turned out great.
Audabi Joshua
joshua.audabi84@gmail.comThese tartlets were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
NONE Yaz BIZ (Tha Nelson)
n17@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of eggnog, but these tartlets were still really good. The creme brulee was delicious and the bruleed sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Bishop Godson
bishop-g52@gmail.comThese tartlets are my new favorite dessert. They're so rich and creamy, and the eggnog flavor is perfect for the holidays.
Azhy Dler
azhy_dler99@hotmail.frI love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the tartlets always turn out perfect.
Sardar Usama Daimaal
s_daimaal34@hotmail.comThese tartlets were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.
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facebook50@gmail.comThese tartlets were delicious! The eggnog flavor was strong but not overpowering, and the creme brulee was rich and creamy. The bruleed sugar topping added a nice caramelized crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a fe
Silvester Horta
shorta@gmail.comI made these tartlets for Christmas dinner and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The eggnog flavor was subtle but still noticeable, and the creme brulee was perfectly creamy and smooth. The bruleed sugar topping was the perfect finishing
Mir Hasan
m50@hotmail.comThese eggnog creme brulee tartlets were a hit at my holiday party! They were creamy, rich, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. The bruleed sugar topping added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making these again!