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EXTRAORDINARILY CHOCOLATY TART
EXTRAORDINARILY CHOCOLATY TART
lngredients: Caraïbe 66%
Procedures: 3
Serves 8
SWEET ALMOND SHORTCRUST
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120g
softened butter
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2g
table salt
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80g
icing sugar
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30g
ground almonds
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1
whole egg
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60g
flour
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180g
flour
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Combine the softened butter, table salt, icing sugar, ground almonds, egg and the 60g (2.1 oz) flour.
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As soon as the mixture is smooth, quickly add the remaining 180g (6.3 oz) flour.
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Roll out between 2 sheets of plastic or baking parchment and set aside in the refrigerator.
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Bake at 150/160°C, for approximately 15 minutes.
FLOUR-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE INSERT
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30g
Caraïbe 66%
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10g
butter
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1
egg white
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10g
caster sugar
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1
egg yolk
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Melt the CARAIBE chocolate and the butter to approximately 40/45°C. Meanwhile, whip the egg white with the sugar. As soon as it is white and fluffy, whisk in the yolk. Gently fold in the melted chocolate and the butter with a spatula.
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Bake in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes.
JIVARA GANACHE
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215g
Jivara 40%
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200g
whipping cream 35 % fat
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20g
acacia honey
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70g
butter
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Bring the cream to the boil with the honey. Slowly pour one third of the hot liquid into the center of the melted chocolate *, stirring in small circular movements with a spatula. (1) Mix vigorously to create a glossy and elastic core. (2) Repeat twice more. (1 and 2) Take care to preserve the texture. Make sure the temperature of the ganache is approximately 40°C.
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Lastly, add the diced butter and process with an immersion blender.
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The chocolate can be melted in a bain-marie or in a microwave:
- In a bain-marie: remove the pan from the heat and stir the chocolate continually to ensure it melts evenly
- In a microwave: set the microwave to 400W maximum to prevent the chocolate from burning
Important: never add water to the chocolate.