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deZaan Cocoa Passion Fruit Tart

True Dark Pate Sable, with a Rich Terracotta Frangipane, Passion Fruit Mousse, Lime Whipped Ganache and Citrus Sorbet.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Finishing15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pastry, Tart
Difficulty: Advanced
Brand: Allez, Cacao Barry, deZaan, Prova
Servings: 24 portions

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Utensils
  • Oven
  • Stand Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Piping Bag
  • Heat Resistant Container

Ingredients

Part 1: True dark pate sable

Part 2: Rich Terracotta Frangipane

Part 3: Passion Fruit Mousse

  • 333 g Passion Fruit Puree
  • 53 g Egg Yolks
  • 40 g Eggs
  • 113 g Granulated Sugar
  • 10 g Gelatin
  • 250 g Cream (whipped to soft/medium peaks)

Part 4: Lime Whipped Ganache

Part 5: Citrus Sorbet

Instructions

Part 1: Method

  • In a mixing bowl, add butter, sugar, and 1 Prova Gourmet Grade A Tahiti Vanilla Beans (4oz). Cream together until smooth and light in color. Gradually add eggs, beating well in between each addition.
  • Add flour and 30 g deZaan Holland True Dark 10/12% Natural Cocoa Powder and mix. Make sure to scrape the bowl down to be sure all ingredients fully blend into the dough.
  • Transfer from bowl to a flattened piece of plastic film wrap. Wrap and cool in the refrigerator until firm. Roll out to 3mm thickness. Line tart shells with pate sable.
  • Refer to the frangipane recipe for the following steps.

Part 2: Method

  • Preheat oven to 170°C/338°F.
  • In a stand mixer, mix butter, sugar, almond ground, and 45 g deZaan Holland Rich Terracotta 20/22% Dutched Cocoa Powder with a paddle attachment until crumbly a texture.
  •  Add in all the eggs and mix until well incorporated, sift in the flour and continue mixing until well combined. 
  • Pipe frangipane in tart shell for around 20-25 minutes or until a skewer comes out dry. 

Part 3: Method

  • In a pot add puree. Bring to a simmer.
  • In a bowl add egg yolk, eggs, and sugar. Mix until combined.
  • Stream in the warm puree with the egg mixture. Stirring continuously until combined.
  • Add back to heat and cook to 81°C/178°F.
  • Take off heat and transfer to a heat-proof container. Cooldown to 20°C/68°F.
  • Fold in cream.
  • Fill desired molds.
  • Freeze over-night.
  • Take out of mold & store in the freezer.

Part 4: Method

  • In a bowl, add 56 g Cacao Barry Mycryo Cocoa Butter & milk powder. Set aside until ready to use.
  • In a saucepan, add 1st quantity of cream, sugar, and lime zest. Bring to a simmer. Take off heat and cover, and allow to infuse for 5 minutes.
  • Add back onto the heat and bring to a soft boil.
  • Pour over the cocoa butter & milk powder in 2-3 stages.
  • Once the 1st cream is incorporated, add gelatin to the mixture. Blend until thoroughly combined.
  • Add 2nd cream to the mixture and blend until well combined. Strain the mixture and transfer it to an air-tight container covering the top of the ganache with plastic film wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Set in refrigerator for 24hrs for best results.
  • When ready to use the ganache, add the desired quantity to a cold mixing bowl. Whisk until medium/hard peaks.
  • Use immediately after whipping.

Part 5: Method

  • In a pot, add water, sugar, 150 g Allez Belgian Glucose Syrup, and lime zest. Bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow it to infuse for 20 minutes.
  • Strain and return liquid to heat. Bring to a simmer and add stabiliser.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Take off heat and transfer to a heat-proof container

Part 6: Assembly

  • Once all components have been made.
  • Spread fresh passion fruit across the tart. Reserve until ready to use.
  • Melt neutral glaze for glazing.
  • Take out passion fruit mousse. Lightly dust with Rich Terracotta.
  • Glaze mousse with neutral glaze and place onto tarts.
  • Whip lemon ganache to medium/hard peaks.
  • Transfer to a piping bag and pipe alongside the mousse.
  • Finish with fresh lime zest.
  • Plate and finish with a quenelle of citrus sorbet.