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Earl Grey and Dried Plum Chocolate Tart

Earl Grey and Dried Plum Chocolate Tart

5 from 2 votes
This Earl Grey and Dried Plum Chocolate Tart is a decadent dessert that combines the flavors of rich chocolate, fragrant Earl Grey tea, and sweet dried plums in a buttery pastry crust. If you are a fan of Earl Grey tea, this tart is for you. 
Servings 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Tart Crust

  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (140g) butter
  • 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 7 oz (200g) all-purpose flour

Earl Grey Dried Plums

  • 3/4 cup (180ml) boiling water
  • 1 tbsp (15g) good-quality Earl Grey tea bags , (about 3-4 tea bags)
  • 3.5 oz (100g) dried plums
  • 1 tsp (3g) nutmeg powder

Milk Chocolate Whipped Ganache

  • 7 oz (200g) milk chocolate
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp (15g) unsweetened butter
  • 1 tsp (3g) cinnamon powder

Earl Grey Greek Yogurt Filling

  • 1/2 tsp (2g) gelatin powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) cold water
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Earl Grey tea
  • 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract or 1 vanilla pod
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) whipping cream

Instructions
 

Prepare the Earl Grey dried plums.

  • You can make this 1-2 days ahead. In a bowl, pour the boiling water over the tea bags and nutmeg. Cover the bowl with a plate and allow to infuse for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the tea and add the dried plums, let them sit until the tea is cold, then place it in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
  • After they are well soaked and infused, remove them from the liquid and place them on paper towels.

Prepare the tart crust.

  • You can make this a day ahead and keep it in the fridge.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, beat butter on medium speed until creamy.
  • Add the sugar, all at once and beat on medium speed until creamy and combined.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg and egg yolk, one at the time, mix well after each one.
  • Add the flour and salt and mix on medium speed until the dough comes together.
  • Put it in a plastic film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
  • Roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper until it's about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
  • Press the dough onto the bottom and edges of a 7-inch (18cm) tart pan. Cut the excess dough. Prick it all over with a fork. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before baking.
  • Cover the dough (bottom and edges) with parchment paper. Fill the center with pie weights or beans.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm. When the top edges are turning gold evenly, it means the tart shell is done.
  • Let it cool on a rack.

Milk Chocolate Whipped Ganache.

  • Bring the whipping cream and cinnamon to a simmer. Let it infuse for 5 minutes.
  • Pour over the milk chocolate and stir until combined.
  • While the ganache is still hot, add in the butter and stir to combine. Cover with cling film.
  • Place it in the fridge for 2 or more hours to set.
  • After the ganache is set, whisk it carefully with a hand mixer on low speed until it reaches a pipeable consistency.

Earl Grey Greek Yogurt Filling.

  • Hydrate the gelatin in cold water. Let it soak for 5 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, put the first 2 tablespoons (30g) whipping cream, the sugar, the earl grey tea, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer.
  • Remove from the stove. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Let it cool down a little bit, it should reach 104-122 F (40-50 Celsius).
  • Fold in the Greek yogurt.
  • Lightly beat the remaining 3 tablespoons (45g) of whipping cream. Fold it into the yogurt mix.
  • Use immediately.

Assemble the tart.

  • Using a spatula, spread evenly 3 quarters of the whipped ganache over the bottom of the tart.
  • Take the soaked plums and place them all over the ganache. You should remain with a few of them, and use them for decoration later on.
  • Pour the Earl Grey Greek yogurt filling in a uniform layer, carefully, because it will be very runny, and place the tart in the fridge to set before serving, for at least 2 hours.
  • For decoration, use the leftover ganache, the soaked plums, and sprinkles. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 64.5gProtein: 8.7gFat: 32.9gSaturated Fat: 20.9gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 191mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 35.6gCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Author: Medana
Calories: 581kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate tart, earl grey, fruit tart, plum, tart