White Chocolate Tart

Here is the recipe for the white chocolate tart.

Ingredients

• 300 g of all-purpose flour
• 150 g of cold butter, cubed
• 100 g of powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• A pinch of salt
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 250 g of white chocolate
• 200 ml of fresh cream
• Fresh berries for decoration (optional)
• Mint leaves for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Start with the shortcrust pastry: in a large bowl, mix the flour with powdered sugar and salt. Add the cubed cold butter and quickly work the mixture with your fingertips until it resembles sandy crumbs.
2. Make a well in the center and add the egg, grated lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Knead until you get a smooth dough, then form a ball, wrap it in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
3. Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 5 mm thick. Line a previously buttered and floured tart mold with the pastry, trim the excess dough, and prick the bottom with a fork.
4. Pre-bake the tart base in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
5. Prepare the white chocolate ganache: break the chocolate into pieces and place it in a bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan without bringing it to a boil and pour it over the chocolate. Let it rest for a minute and then stir until you get a smooth and shiny cream.
6. Pour the ganache onto the cooled tart base and level with a spatula. Put in the fridge to allow the ganache to set, for about 2 hours.
7. Before serving, decorate with fresh berries and mint leaves for a touch of freshness and color.

Interesting Facts

The white chocolate tart is an elegant and delicious dessert, perfect for ending a meal in style or to accompany an afternoon tea. Unlike milk or dark chocolate, white chocolate contains cocoa butter, sugar, and milk, but not the solid parts of the cocoa, hence its characteristic color.