400gramssugar2 cups, you won't need it all for the curd
1gramdry lavender buds2 teaspoons
zest of 1 lemon
Pâte Sucrée: (see my post here for doubled recipe)
150gramssugar¾ cup
227gramsbutter soft1 cup, but cool
4gramssalt¼ tablespoon
1vanilla beanI use Rodelle Vanilla, scraped
50gramsegg1
60millilitres milk¼ cup
437.5gramspastry flour4 ¼ cups
2.5gramsbaking powder¼ tablespoon
Lemon Curd:
113gramsbutter½ cup
280gramslavender sugar1 ½ cups
120millilitre freshly squeezed lemon juice½ cup
zest of one lemon
4eggs
pinch of coarse salt
Lemon Curd Mousse:
400millilitre can of coconut milkfull fat chilled
250gramslemon curd1 cup, see recipe above
Lavender buds to garnish
Instructions
Lavender-Lemon Sugar: (make 1 day ahead)
Place sugar, lavender and zest in a food processor.
Pulse a few times until combined.
Transfer to an airtight container until ready to use.
Pate Sucree:
Cream butter then add sugar, salt and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add egg until fully incorporated. Scrape down sides, if needed.
Sift together flour and baking powder, add to butter mixture.
Add milk and blend until smooth.
Work dough on a floured table. Chill until needed - about 1-2 hours.
Roll out chilled dough to about ¼ inch, use a small round pastry cutter to cut out the bases and sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut strips for the sides. Press evenly into tart rings and place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
Use a fork to punch holes in the bottom of the shell.
Place in the refrigerator to chill for an additional hour.
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Weight the dough with pie weights or beans and bake until golden brown - about 15 - 20 minutes depending on your oven.
Remove from oven and brush with a thin layer of white chocolate and allow to cool. If your edges are uneven, use a microplane to shave away and smooth the edges.
Lavender-Lemon Curd:
Cream butter and lavender sugar in a bowl.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the lemon juice, salt and zest.
Place bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk continually until the mixture reaches around 170ºF.
Remove from heat and let cool, then cover the curd, making sure the plastic touches the surface and refrigerate.
Lemon Curd Mousse:
Chill a metal bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
Add coconut cream and whisk to sift peaks.
Add in the curd and whisk to firm peaks.
Keep chilled until ready to use.
Assembly:
Pipe lavender-lemon curd into each shell.
Using a French piping tip, pipe the mousse in the shape of a Hersey's kiss and sprinkle with lavender buds.
Enjoy!!
Notes
Curd recipe adapted from Ina Garten's lemon curd recipe. Pate Sucree recipe adapted from class material. Dough may be wrapped airtight and kept in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer for up to two months. If freezing, I like to roll it out and vacuum seal it for guaranteed freshness.