Fir Needle Puff Pastry Tart
A unique Italian dessert featuring the flavors of fir and a crispy puff pastry crust.
Ingredients
- ●1 sheet, thawed puff pastryhomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tbsp, melted unsalted butterfor brushing pastry
- ●1/2 cup granulated sugarfor pastry topping
- ●1/4 cup, fresh or 1 tsp, dried fir needlesfor flavoring and garnish
- ●1 large, beaten eggsfor egg wash
- ●1 cup powdered sugarfor dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Roll out puff pastry to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3 mm). Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Brush the edges of the pastry with melted butter. Sprinkle granulated sugar over the center of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around the edges.
- 4
Gently fold the edges of the pastry up over the filling, pressing to seal. Use a knife or pastry brush to create a decorative edge.
- 5
In a small bowl, beat the egg for the egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the pastry to give it a golden brown color.
- 6
Bake the tart for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- 7
Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- 8
Dust the tart with powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh or dried fir needles.