Grape & Kiwi Tart

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Delicate almond custard tart topped with fresh grapes and kiwi
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Grape & Kiwi Tart

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 369.3

Description

This elegant dessert features a baked tart shell filled with a rich almond custard. It is topped with fresh green grapes and sliced kiwi for a vibrant presentation. A glaze of melted apple jelly adds shine and a touch of extra sweetness. Perfect for special occasions or as a sophisticated end to a meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare and bake 10" tart shell in tart pan with removable bottom.
  2. Cool on wire rack.
  3. While tart shell is baking, prepare filling: in heavy 2 qt saucepan, combine sugar, flour, gelatin and salt.
  4. In small bowl, with wire whisk or fork beat eggs and egg yolk with milk till well mixed; stir in gelatin mixture.
  5. Let stand 1 minute to soften gelatin slightly.
  6. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, till mixture thickens and coats a spoon well, about 15 minutes (mixture should be about 170F to 175F but do not boil or it will curdle.)
  7. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in almond extract or almond liqueur.
  8. Cover and refrigerate till mixture mounds slightly when dropped from spoon, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  9. Meanwhile, cut each grape lengthwise in half.
  10. Peel and thinly slice kiwi.
  11. Set grapes and kiwi aside.
  12. In small bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat whipping cream till stiff peaks form.
  13. With rubber spatula or wire whisk, fold whipped cream into almond custard.
  14. Evenly spoon custard into cooled tart shell.
  15. Arrange grapes, cut side down and kiwifruit on tart in concentric circles.
  16. Carefully remove side from tart pan.
  17. In small saucepan over medium heat, melt apple jelly stirring occasionally.
  18. With pastry brush, carefully brush with melted jelly.
  19. Refrigerate tart till filling is completely set, about 1 hour.
  20. VARIATION: Dual Grape Tart- substitute red grapes (seeded) instead of kiwi

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 369.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g18%
Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
Cholesterol 33.0mg11%
Sodium 1261.0mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 41.5g14%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 30.2g
Protein 26.7g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: grape, kiwi, almond, custard, tart, dessert, fruit, cream, gelatin, jelly, baking
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