Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Blend 2 cups of blackberries until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, then transfer to a saucepan. Add ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in 1 tablespoon of bloomed gelatin.
- Pour the blackberry mixture into a bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- In a saucepan, heat 1 ½ cups of milk with a vanilla bean and 2 Earl Grey tea bags over medium heat. Steep for about 15 minutes. In a bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and ½ cup sugar until pale. Gradually whisk in the warm milk mixture, then return to the saucepan. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes until thickened. Chill.
- Combine 2 cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a food processor. Add ½ cup cold butter, pulsing until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Incorporate 1 egg yolk and 2-3 tablespoons cold water. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness and press into tart pans. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold gently into chilled pastry cream. Layer blackberry filling into each tart shell, top with pastry cream.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
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Notes
Chilling the filling for at least 6 hours is crucial for the best texture. Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
