Creme Patissiere For Apple And Passion Fruit Tartlets Recipes

CREME PATISSIERE FOR APPLE AND PASSION FRUIT TARTLETS

Steps:

• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together egg yolks and 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar until mixture has the consistency of light ribbons. Add flour and whisk thoroughly to combine.
• In a medium saucepan, heat milk with remaining 6 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar and vanilla bean over medium heat. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, immediately remove from heat and slowly pour into egg yolk mixture with the mixer on low.
• Mix until well combined and return mixture to saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Let bubble for 2 minutes, then transfer to a medium bowl.
• Dust creme patissiere with confectioners' sugar or dot surface with small pieces of butter to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool before covering and transferring to the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Remove vanilla bean before using.

APPLE AND PASSION FRUIT TARTLETS

Steps:

• On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry to 1/16-inch thick. Using a 4 1/2-inch round pastry cutter, cut out six rounds. Brush a baking sheet with a little cold water and, using a spatula, transfer rounds to baking sheet. Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator and chill for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prick rounds in five places with the tines of a fork. Divide creme patissiere evenly between each of the pastry rounds. Spread creme patissiere evenly, leaving a narrow border around the edges.
• Peel apples; slice in half and remove the stem and core. Thinly slice each half. Arrange each sliced half on a pastry round in an overlapping circle. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove tartlets from oven and sprinkle with sugar. Return to oven and continue baking 5 minutes more. Immediately transfer tartlets to a wire rack using a spatula.
• Cut each passion fruit in half and scrape out the pulp and seeds directly onto the tartlets just before serving.