Servings: 16 people
Equipment
- Mixer
- Parchment Paper
- Oven
- Grater
- Piping Bag
- Utensils
- Large Jug
- Sheet Pan
- Mold ( Shape as desired )
- Cling Film
Ingredients
Part 1: Carbon Black Sable
- 350 g Unsalted Butter ( diced )
- 190 g Granulated Sugar
- 95 g Ground Almonds
- 765 g All-Purpose Flour
- 35 g deZaan Holland Carbon Black 10/12% Dutched Cocoa Powder
- 55 g Egg Yolks
- 85 g Egg Whites
Part 2: Dark Chocolate & Mint Tart Mixture
- 120 g Egg Whites
- 80 g Egg Yolks
- 275 g Guittard 70% Bittersweet Dark Chocolate Baking Bar
- 35 g deZaan Holland True Dark 10/12% Natural Cocoa Powder
- 65 g Granulated Sugar
- Mint Essence ( to essence )
Part 3: Carbon Black Cocoa Powder Whipped Ganache
- 230 g Double Cream (1)
- 115 g Guittard Organic 38% Milk Couverture Chocolate Wafers
- 5 g Bronze Gelatin Sheets
- 25 g deZaan Holland Carbon Black 10/12% Dutched Cocoa Powder
- 210 g Double Cream (2)
Part 4: Mint Cremeux
- 110 g Whole Milk
- 10 g Fresh Mint Leaves
- 10 g Granulated Sugar
- 5 g Bronze Gelatin Sheets
- 50 g Egg Yolks
- 40 g Egg Whites
Instructions
Part 1: Method
- Combine 35 g deZaan Holland Carbon Black 10/12% Dutched Cocoa Powder with rest of ingredients, minus the two quantities of egg, in a stand mixer bowl and use the paddle attachment on a low speed until a crumble like consistency has been achieved.
- Next, add in the egg whites/yolk and mix on a low speed until the pastry begins to form a dough.
- Remove from the bowl and knead together by hand before rolling between parchment paper until you reach the desired thickness.
- Rest in the fridge for a couple of hours before lining your tart cases and placing them in the freezer until firm. Bake at 160°C/320°F for 14-16 minutes before removing, allowing to cool and shaving any rough edges with a grater.
Part 2: Method
- In a stand mixer, whisk on high speed the egg yolks & whites until light & fluffy. Add in the 35 g deZaan Holland True Dark 10/12% Natural Cocoa Powder & whisk until incorporated.
- Over a low heat, combine the remaining ingredients, including 275 g Guittard 70% Bittersweet Dark Chocolate Baking Bar, and stir until fully melted.
- Pour the melted mixture into the fluffy eggs & whisk to combine fully. Once fully combined, transfer into a piping bag ready to fill each pre-baked tart case.
Part 3: Method
- Once you have softened the gelatin sheets, place them in a suitably sized jug with the 115 g Guittard Organic 38% Milk Couverture Chocolate Wafers – ensuring there is enough room in the jug for the full recipe to be stored once completed.
- Next, begin to simmer the (1) double cream & 25 g deZaan Holland Carbon Black 10/12% Dutched Cocoa Powder whisking to combine.
- Before it begins to boil, pour the contents into the jug and process with a hand blender.
- Once smooth, add in the (2) double cream and process until before allowing to cool/set in the fridge, before whipping to soft peaks when required.
Part 4: Method
- Begin by boiling the milk with the fresh mint before removing from the heat, covering with cling film and leaving to ‘infuse’ for an hour. Next, soak the gelatin sheets until soft before placing to one side.
- Strain off the milk into a clean pan, discard the leaves, and then add in the sugar & egg yolks/whites before returning to a low heat.
- Proceed to ‘cook out’ until the mixture reaches & maintains a temperature of 74°C/165°F before removing from the heat and stirring in the softened gelatin to dissolve.
- Pour into your desired mould, freeze until firm before removing and storing until ready to use.
Part 5: Assembly
- Once you have pre-baked your tart cases, fill each with the prepared tart mixture and use a palette knife to smooth over. Bake at 160°C/320°F for 9-11 minutes before allowing to cool fully.
- Next I prepared and piped my Carbon Black whipped ganache ensuring the remaining surface area of the tart is covered (as pictured).
- Finish with tempered chocolate feathers and fresh mint and/or edible gold leaf if you wish. Best enjoyed the day of preparation but the individual elements can easily be frozen and saved for a later date.