Chilli Ginger Persimmon Tarts
A ginger flavoured persimmon custard topped with vanilla is set in a white chocolate and chilli pastry. The flavours of chilli, ginger, vanilla and persimmon marry beautifully. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Servings: 8 tarts
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 150 g plain flour (all purpose flour)
- 75 g unsalted butter
- 25 g chilli flavoured white chocolate
- 2 very ripe persimmons
- 2 large eggs (I used duck eggs)
- 3 tbsp double cream (heavy cream)
- 50 g soft brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch rock salt
Instructions
- Pour the flour into a bowl. Grate in the chocolate. Add the butter and cut into small pieces with a knife. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.150 g plain flour (all purpose flour), 25 g chilli flavoured white chocolate, 75 g unsalted butter
- Add enough water to just form a ball of dough – about 3 tbsp. Stir and form into a ball with your hands.
- Roll out on a floured surface to about ⅛ cm. Cut rounds to fill 8 x 10cm tart tins. Place in the fridge to cool whilst getting on with the filling.
- Scoop out the flesh from the persimmon’s which should already be soft and pulpy. Blend it to ensure it’s completely smooth (I used a stick blender).2 very ripe persimmons
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl with a balloon whisk. Add the cream and sugar and whisk until smooth. Add the salt, ginger, lemon juice and persimmon pulp and whisk again until incorporated.2 large eggs, 3 tbsp double cream (heavy cream), 50 g soft brown sugar, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 pinch rock salt
- Spoon the filling into the 8 cases, filling them to the top. Grate a little vanilla over the top of each one.
- Bake at 180℃ (350℉, Gas 4) for about 30 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling has set.
Notes
Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on exact ingredients used.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg