
Rhuby-Rose Tart
Impress your guests, and maybe even yourself, with this Rhuby-Rose Tart. This tangy rhubarb curd is cradled in a sweet, crumbly crust with a soft hint of rose, adding an aromatic touch. Decorate as you please and make this recipe your own. Consider pairing this recipe with La Marca Prosecco Rosé or Sheringham Rhubarb Gin Liqueur.Ingredients
Serves 6-8
⅔ cup + ¾ cup (340 ml) butter, divided
2 cups (500 ml) graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp (30 ml) golden brown sugar or granulated sugar
⅛ tsp (a pinch) salt
4 stalks rhubarb (about 1 lb/450 g), cut into 2-in (5 cm) chunks (fresh or frozen)
1½ tsp (7.5 ml) gelatin crystals
2 tbsp (30 ml) water
3 large eggs
¾ cup (180 ml) granulated sugar
2 tsp (10 ml) rosewater
shelled pistachios, strawberries, freeze-dried strawberries, dried roses and fresh mint leaves, for garnish, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
- In a small saucepan, melt ⅔ cup (160 ml) butter until it starts to change colour. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and melted butter. Mix well. Pour into a 10-in (25 cm) tart dish or pan. Using back of a round, flat-bottomed measuring cup, push and press mixture evenly along bottom and sides of tart dish or pan.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Blend rhubarb in a food processer. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer placed over a bowl to separate juice from pulp. Use a spoon to press solids in strainer to extract all juice. Discard solids. This should yield about 1¼ cups (310 ml) rhubarb juice.
- In a small bowl, combine gelatin and water and allow gelatin to bloom for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a bowl, using a handheld blender or wire whisk, whisk eggs and sugar until blended and smooth.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (250 ml) rhubarb juice, egg mixture and ¾ cup (180 ml) butter. Cook over medium-low heat until butter melts. Stirring regularly to avoid eggs congealing along bottom and sides of saucepan, continue cooking until mixture thickens to consistency of thick yogurt. Remove immediately from heat. If curd is too thick, add remaining rhubarb juice a few tablespoons at a time.
- Add bloomed gelatin and rosewater and mix until gelatin has fully dissolved. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any lumps.
- Pour into prepared tart shell. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to set.
- Garnish as desired with pistachios, strawberries, freeze-dried strawberries, dried roses and mint.