Berry Tart

Directions

1. 1
   Make the tart crust.
2. 2
   First, bring the butter to room temperature (or soften in the microwave at a low setting).
3. 3
   Cream until glossy.
4. 4
   Gently mix in the powdered sugar a little at a time.
5. 5
   Keep stirring until it the mixture becomes white.
6. 6
   Mix in the vanilla and egg yolk.
7. 7
   Add the powdered sugar and use a spatula to cut the dry ingredients into the dough.
8. 8
   Press the dough together and wrap with plastic.
9. 9
   Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
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    (If possible, chill overnight to prevent shrinkage).
11. 11
    Take out of the refrigerator and unwrap.
12. 12
    Sandwich the dough between two sheets of wrap and roll it out to about a 2mm thickness.
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    Lightly coat the tart pan with softened butter (or oil) and dust with flour.
14. 14
    Line the pan with the dough.
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    Poke holes in the bottom with a fork and chill in the refrigerator.
16. 16
    Make the custard cream.
17. 17
    In a heatproof bowl (like the one pictured), mix together the egg yolk and sugar until white.
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    Add the flour and mix.
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    Heat the milk in the microwave and mix in a little at a time.
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    Finally, mix in the vanilla oil.
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    Microwave for 3 minutes, taking it out to mix with a whisk halfway.
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    It's okay if it forms a skin.
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    Transfer to a shallow container (or bowl) and press the mixture into the container with plastic wrap.
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    Cool the bottom of the container by placing it in ice water.
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    Transfer to the refrigerator and chill.
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    Make the almond cream.
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    Put the egg white into a bowl and mix until slightly stiffened.
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    Add the sugar, almond powder, and sifted flour, mixing well.
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    Melt the butter and mix it evenly into the cream.
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    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator or freezer until it has thickened to a paste-like consistency.
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    Scoop into the tart crust and smooth it out.
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    Bake at 170-180C for 35 minutes.
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    Once baked, transfer to a wire rack and cool.
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    Knead the mixture from Step 7 until creamy and spread over the surface of the tart.
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    Decorate with various berries and chervil, coat with nappage, and dust the outer edge with powdered sugar to finish.