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Desserts / Flaky Apple Tart

A flaky apple tart topped with crunchy almond slices and vanilla cream.
Recipe by Justin Quek, consultant of WHISK at The Mira Hong Kong.

Almond paste

Whisk butter and icing sugar until thoroughly combined.
Add almond powder and continue mixing.
Stir in the egg yolk in two progressions. Whisk with whipping cream until combined.
The amount listed is enough for multiple servings. Leftovers should be wrapped with cling film and stored in fridge.

Prep filo pastry

Shaping the pastry

Cut into the shape of your baking pan or to your desired shape.
Spread a thin layer of almond paste onto the pastry right to the edge.
Brush melted butter on the baking pan. Put in the filo pastry with almond paste facing up.

Apple filling

Chop 2cm of the apple’s top and bottom off.
Peel and slice the apples with slicer into circular discs of 2mm thick.
Gently flick out the seeds. Cover the pieces onto the filo pastry evenly in a spiral manner.

Baking

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 220°C. The finished product should have a crispy crust and golden brown apple discs.

Arrangement

Cut into six pieces and garnish with almond slices, icing sugar and vanilla cream to taste.

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WINE PAIRING

“Stella Lucente” Moscato- Dezzani
A Moscato Passito white that is full, smooth and velvety with taste of ripe fruits.
Wine pairings by John Fagan Managing Director at La Baita Italian Restaurant & Bar

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