Tarte à la Praline

Tarte à la Praline is a delightful French dessert featuring a crispy pastry crust filled with a rich, sweet praline cream. This decadent treat is perfect for any occasion, offering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• Shortcrust pastry - 150 grams
• Praline paste - 100 grams
• Heavy cream - 100 milliliters
• Egg - 1 large
• Powdered sugar - 30 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Chopped hazelnuts - 20 grams (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line two individual tartlet pans (10 cm diameter) with it. Prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 minutes.
3. Blind bake the pastry for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden. Let it cool.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the praline paste, heavy cream, egg, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.
5. Pour the praline mixture into the cooled pastry shells and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped hazelnuts.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying the rich flavors of the praline filling.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Contains nuts which are a source of healthy fats and protein.
• The use of heavy cream provides a rich source of calcium.

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