Blackberry Tartlets
- Marthas Perfect Pate Brisee (page 647)
- All-purpose flour, for the work surface
- 2 half-pint containers blackberries (2 1/2 cups)
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 fresh pansies for garnish (optional)
- Roll the dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface; fit into 8 fluted tartlet pans (3 1/2 inches in diameter, 1 1/2 inches deep).
- Chill at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Line the tart shells with a second pan or parchment paper and dry beans.
- Place in the oven; bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the top pans or parchment lining; return to the oven if the bottoms of the shells are not fully browned.
- Set on a cooling rack until fully cool.
- Fill a bowl with ice and water; set aside.
- Place the berries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and the lemon zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook until the berries let off juices, the sugar dissolves, and the mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and set the pan in the ice-water bath to cool.
- Chill a bowl and large whisk.
- Place the cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in the bowl; whip until soft peaks form.
- Fold 1/2 cup berry mixture into the whipped cream.
- Fill the tartlet shells with the mixture; top with the remaining berries and garnish with fresh pansies.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/blackberry-tartlets-393005 (may not work)