Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Warm ¼ cup of heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until small bubbles form, then add it to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring until it thickly coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Chop the white chocolate and add it to the warm egg-custard mixture, stirring until melted and smooth. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until medium-stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture in three additions until no streaks remain.
- In a food processor, pulse together the flour, salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cold unsalted butter until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add granulated sugar and eggs to the crumbly mixture, pulsing until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F). Roll out chilled dough and place in a tart pan, cover with parchment paper and weights, and blind bake for 10 minutes. Remove weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Allow the baked crust to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Pour the white chocolate mousse mixture into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with white chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or edible flowers before serving. Slice carefully and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Notes
Make the tart a day in advance for best flavor and texture. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
