Apple Cream Puff Pastry Tart with Strawberry Ginger Tea

Ingredients:

• • Puff pastry: 600 g

• • Egg: 1 pc (for custard)
  • Sugar: 80 g
  • Vanilla sugar: 10 g

• • Starch: 50 g
  • Milk: 400 ml (for custard)
  • Butter: 50 g

• • Apples: 2 pcs, peeled and sliced
  • Sugar: 50 g (for apples)
  • Cinnamon: 2 g

• • Butter: 30 g (for apples)
  • Egg: 1 pc (for egg wash)
  • Milk: 20 ml (for egg wash)

• Blanched almonds: 100 g, toasted

Directions:

Prepare the Custard Cream:

1. 1. In a saucepan, whisk together 1 egg, 80 g sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar, and 50 g starch.
   2. Gradually add 400 ml milk, whisking until smooth.
   3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens into custard.

1. Remove from heat and stir in 50 g butter until fully incorporated.
2. Cool the custard to room temperature.

Prepare the Caramelized Apples:
6. In a skillet, melt 30 g butter over low heat.
7. Add sliced apples, 50 g sugar, and 2 g cinnamon.
8. Cook for 5 minutes until the apples are soft and caramelized.
9. Cool to room temperature.

Assemble the Tart:
10. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
11. Roll out the puff pastry to fit your tart pan. Press it into the pan and trim any excess edges.
12. Spread the cooled custard cream evenly over the puff pastry.
13. Layer the caramelized apples on top of the custard.
14. Beat 1 egg with 20 ml milk to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash.
15. Sprinkle toasted blanched almonds over the tart.

Bake the Tart:
16. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
17. Let cool before slicing and serving.

Ingredients:

• • Fresh ginger: 30 g, thinly sliced
  • Lemon: 7 slices
  • Frozen strawberries: 80 g

• Honey: 50 g
• Hot water: 500 ml

Directions:

1. 1. Place ginger slices, lemon slices, and frozen strawberries in a teapot or heatproof container.
   2. Add 50 g honey and pour 500 ml hot water over the ingredients.
   3. Stir well and let steep for 5-7 minutes.

1. Serve warm and enjoy alongside the tart.

Serving Suggestions:

• • Pair the tart with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

• Serve the strawberry ginger tea in clear glasses to showcase the vibrant colors.

Cooking Tips:

• • Ensure the custard cools completely to avoid melting the puff pastry when assembling.

• Toast almonds beforehand for enhanced flavor and crunch.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• • Combines creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors in a stunning dessert.

• The tea adds a refreshing and warming complement to the tart.
• Simple to prepare with easily accessible ingredients.