Milk-Chocolate Tart with Pretzel Crust
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs
CRUST
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups coarsely crushed thin pretzels (3 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
FILLING
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 pound milk chocolate, chopped
Maldon sea salt, crushed pretzels, and creme fraiche, for serving
Directions
1. MAKE THE CRUST: In a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle, beat
the butter with 3/4 cup of the pretzels and the confectioners' sugar at low
speed until creamy. Beat in the flour and egg. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of
pretzels, being sure to leave some pretzel pieces intact. Flatten the dough
between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30
minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll out the dough between the sheets of
plastic wrap to a 12-inch round. Peel off the top sheet and invert the dough
over a 10-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough into
the corners and patch any tears. Trim the overhanging dough and refrigerate the
shell for 30 minutes or until firm.
3. Line the shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for
about 30 minutes, until nearly set. Remove the parchment and weights and bake
for 10 to 15 minutes longer, until the tart shell is firm; cover the edge with
foil if it darkens too much. Let the shell cool completely. Brush the melted
chocolate over the bottom and up the side and refrigerate for 10 minutes, until
set.
4. MEANWHILE, MAKE THE FILLING: In a medium saucepan, bring the cream to a
simmer. Off the heat, add the milk chocolate and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk
until smooth. Transfer the filling to a bowl and let cool to room temperature,
about 1 hour.
5.
Pour the filling into the shell and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and crushed pretzels. Cut into wedges, top with
creme fraiche; serve.
~ Have a nice day & Enjoy the recipes ~
Arlette Arthur
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