Cherry-Chocolate Linzer Tarts

Name: Cherry-Chocolate Linzer Tarts
Yield: serves 8 to 9
Ingredients: 1/2 pound plus 1 tablespoon (241g) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons (125g) confectioners’ sugar; 1/2 teaspoon (2g) coarse salt; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (78g) hazelnut flour; 2 3/4 cups (343g) all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons (31g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Valrhona); 1 1/4 teaspoons (2g) ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon (2g) ground cloves Grated zest of half an orange; Grated zest of half a lemon; 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 large egg yolk; 3.5 ounces (100g) bittersweet chocolate (preferably Valrhona Le Noir Amer 71% cacao), chopped; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (210g) heavy cream; Cherry Jam (page 251); Chocolate Crumble (page 213); Thai Basil Ice Cream (page 226)

December 9, 2011

I often find myself reflecting back on principal recipes and techniques when I’m changing the menu at Jean Georges, then reworking them with modern flavor combinations. The fresh jam in this recipe makes a traditional tart more seasonal. Thai basil has a distinct flavor, so in addition to striking a modern note, it holds up well against the more homey notes struck by the cherries.

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