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Caramel Tart

Caramel Tart

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The caramel tart is a delicious traditional Italian dessert. The base is made of a crispy shortcrust pastry enriched with cinnamon and egg yolks. The filling consists of fresh strawberries, juicy pears, and pink pepper for a touch of spice. It is all bound together by a cream of egg yolks, flour, sugar, milk, and a hint of lemon. Caramel is the star of this tart, giving it a sweet and creamy flavor. Perfect for a tasty snack or to end a dinner on a sweet note.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 40 min
Preparation: 30 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • For the shortcrust pastry:
  • Flour270G
  • Sugar115G
  • Butter135G
  • Egg yolks4
  • Ground cinnamonto taste
  • Saltto taste
  • For the filling:
  • Strawberries6
  • Pear1
  • Pink pepperto taste
  • Egg yolks2
  • Flour2Tablespoons
  • Sugar3Tablespoons
  • Milk25Cl
  • Lemonto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 10

    Place the flour in a mound on the table, add the sugar, egg yolks, a level tablespoon of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and the softened butter in pieces

  2. STEP 2 OF 10

    Quickly knead with your fingertips, then work the dough until the flour is completely blended with the ingredients

  3. STEP 3 OF 10

    Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in a cloth, and let it rest in a cool place for an hour

  4. STEP 4 OF 10

    Line the bottom and sides of a tart pan with the shortcrust pastry rolled out to about one centimeter thick

  5. STEP 5 OF 10

    Fold the edge of the dough over itself to form a border two fingers high

  6. STEP 6 OF 10

    Prick the bottom with a fork, cover it with parchment paper, and pour a layer of dried beans on top

  7. STEP 7 OF 10

    Place the pan in the oven at 200 degrees for about fifteen minutes, then remove the beans and paper and let it cool

  8. STEP 8 OF 10

    Pour two tablespoons of sugar into a small saucepan with a teaspoon of water and, over moderate heat, dissolve and then caramelize the sugar

  9. STEP 9 OF 10

    Gradually and constantly stirring, add the hot milk

  10. STEP 10 OF 10

    Beat the egg yolks with the remaining sugar in a saucepan, then add the flour gradually, always stirring

Suggestions

  • Tart Pan

  • Bowl

  • Oven

General Information

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)291.12
Carbohydrates (g)35.18
of which Sugars (g)17.47
Fat (g)14.65
of which Saturates (g)7.8
Protein (g)6.26
Fiber (g)1.15
Sale (g)0.04
  • Proteins
    6.26g·11%
  • Carbohydrates
    35.18g·61%
  • Fats
    14.65g·26%
  • Fibers
    1.15g·2%