SWEET AND SAVORY TARTS

Allergy	Egg, Milk
Meal type	Dessert, Side Dish, Snack, Starter
Misc	Gourmet, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
Occasion	Birthday Party, Casual Party, Christmas, Formal Party, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentines day
By author	EVOO Marketplace-Lauren May

Ingredients

Lavender Tart Crust
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Massage with hands until all crackers are coated and when pinched together hold together.
Step 2
Transfer all ingredients into a non-stick 9” tart pan, or two 4” tart pans, whichever you prefer.
Step 3
With a piece of plastic wrap as a barrier for your hands, push and mold the crust into the tart pan, allowing ¼” thickness throughout.
Step 4
Bake in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes, or until the crusts are nutty and aromatic.
Poached Pears
Step 5
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, mix sugar until dissolved on low heat.
Step 6
Add pears and allow poaching liquid to come to a gentle boil.
Step 7
Remove from heat and leave pears to remain steeping inside liquid for 15-20 minutes. Remove pears and slice as desired.
Custard Tart Filling
Step 8
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, vanilla and eggs. Gradually, whisk in milk, skimming off any small bubbles that may rise to the surface. Mix to a smooth texture.
Step 9
Pour custard mixture into tart pan. Arrange poached pears in desired placement into the pan.
Step 10
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes, or until custard has set firmly.
Step 11
Garnish with caramelized (sautéed) Onions or Prosciutto, and a drizzle with reduced Lavender Balsamic.