Persimmon Tartlets with Caramel Cream
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box (about 1 pound) graham crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) creme fraiche
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 ripe Fuyu persimmons, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Cook condensed milk in a small saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and light golden, about 30 minutes (you should have 1 3/4 cups).
- Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F.
- Process graham crackers in food processor (working in batches) until finely ground, about 2 minutes; transfer to a medium bowl.
- Add ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; whisk to combine.
- Stir in butter.
- Press 4 or 5 loosely packed tablespoons graham cracker mixture firmly into bottom and up sides of each of twelve 4-inch tart pans with removable bottoms.
- Place pans on rimmed baking sheets; bake until set, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Shells can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 2 days.
- With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Reduce speed to medium.
- Add creme fraiche, reduced condensed milk, and vanilla.
- Beat until smooth.
- Fill cooled crusts with filling and refrigerate until set, 2 hours or up to 1 day.
- Arrange a persimmon slice on top of each.
- Unmold tarts before serving.
condensed milk, graham crackers, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, cream cheese, creme fraiche, vanilla, persimmons
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/persimmon-tartlets-with-caramel-cream-389708 (may not work)