Basil Sorbet with Individual Blackberry and Basil Cream Tarts

Crisp puff pastry tarts filled with basil-infused cream and fresh blackberries, served with a refreshing homemade basil sorbet.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1064.1 kcals 4256.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 136.1 grams 544.2 grams
Fat 49.6 grams 198.5 grams
Protein 18.2 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
300
g
Caster Sugar
For the sorbet
75
g
Caster Sugar
For the cream
20
g
Cornflour
For the cream
500
g
Puff Pastry
Ready made, rolled to 3mm thick
Dairy
300
ml
Whole Milk
For the cream
2
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range, for the cream
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Lightly beaten for brushing
Fruits
1
tbsp
Lemon Juice
For the sorbet
Liquids
300
ml
Water
For the sorbet
NutsSeeds
125
g
Basil
Leaves and stalks for the sorbet
4
stems
Basil
Fresh stems for the cream
3
tbsp
Almonds
Flaked
4
sprigs
Basil
Fresh, to serve

Steps

  • Boil sugar, water, and basil in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
  • Cool slightly, then blend until smooth and pass through a sieve.
  • Strain the mixture again through a clean muslin cloth and let it cool completely.
  • Churn the mixture in an ice cream machine and freeze until solid.
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C.
  • Boil milk and basil in a saucepan for the cream filling.
  • Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornflour together, then whisk in the hot milk.
  • Cook the mixture over gentle heat while stirring until it thickens.
  • Cut pastry into four 13cm squares, place on a tray, brush with egg, and score a border.
  • Spread the cooled basil cream onto the pastry squares up to the scored edges.
  • Top with blackberries and almonds, then bake for 15 minutes until golden.
  • Serve each warm tart topped with a scoop of basil sorbet and fresh basil.