Pistachio and Honey Crème Brûlée Tartlets

Servings:

• 12-15 tartlets

Ingredients:

For the Pastry Dough:

• 1 1/2 sticks (6 oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup finely ground pistachios
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Crème Brûlée Filling:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 cup finely ground pistachios
• 1 large egg yolk

Instructions:

To Make the Pastry Dough:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and finely ground pistachios.
3. Add softened butter and mix until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Roll out the chilled pastry dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm). Cut into small squares, about 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) per side.

To Make the Crème Brûlée Filling:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together heavy cream, granulated sugar, honey, and kosher salt.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 170°F (77°C).
3. Remove from heat and stir in finely ground pistachios and egg yolk.
4. Strain the filling into a clean bowl to remove any excess pistachio bits.

To Assemble and Bake:

1. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cooled crème brûlée filling onto one half of each pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges.
2. Fold the other half of the pastry square over the filling, pressing gently to seal the tartlet.
3. Place the tartlets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Notes:

• To ensure a smooth crème brûlée filling, it's essential to cook the mixture to the correct temperature (170°F/77°C) and then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using.
• If you want a more pronounced pistachio flavor, you can toast 1 tablespoon of finely ground pistachios in a small pan over low heat until fragrant. Let cool completely before mixing with the crème brûlée filling.

Enjoy your delicious Pistachio and Honey Crème Brûlée Tartlets!