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Elderberry Tart

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An easy and delicious elderberry tart with a nutty crust and a sweet-tart filling, perfect for gatherings or as a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups almonds
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 3–4 tablespoons water (for soaking)
  • Small pinch Himalayan salt
  • 1 cup elderberry juice
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup raw sugar
  • 9 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Fresh fruits for decoration (e.g., blueberries, blackberries, black grapes, figs)

Instructions

  1. Soak the dates in 2 tablespoons of hot water until soft.
  2. Blend the almonds and Himalayan salt until breadcrumb-sized.
  3. Add soaked dates and one tablespoon of water; pulse until sticky.
  4. Spread the mixture in a tart tin lined with parchment paper to form the crust.
  5. Simmer elderberries with 0.5 cup water for 20 minutes, stirring and smashing.
  6. Strain to extract 2 cups of elderberry juice.
  7. Mix lemon and elderberry juices in a saucepan and warm.
  8. Whisk eggs and yolks until foamy; gradually add raw sugar.
  9. Slowly add half warm juice to eggs, whisking constantly.
  10. Return mixture to saucepan, stirring until thickened.
  11. Remove from heat and incorporate melted butter.
  12. Pour filling over the crust and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  13. Decorate with fresh fruits before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a richer flavor. Can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days or frozen for 3 months.

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