Seduce your Valentine with Pongrácz Rosé and irresistible berry
tartlets
Spoil your Valentine with absolute luxury and indulge in a
seductive combination of Pongrácz Rosé and heart-shaped berry tartlets.
This easy to make sweet dessert is a delightful companion for
the enticing Rosé, with its blushing hue and delicate
yeasty tones. Layered with toast and ripe fruit encased in a firm mousse with a
persistent bead, Pongrácz Rosé is perfect for a day of romance.This stunning Cap
Classique is composed in the classic French tradition of the noble varietals, Pinot noir and Chardonnay, and when served
ice cold in beautiful fluted glasses, special moments of luxury are guaranteed
during this month of love.
Here is how you make the ever so romantic heart-shaped berry
tartlets:
Berry tartlets
Makes 8 medium and 20 small bite sized tartlets
Pastry:
225 g butter
200 g castor sugar
2 large eggs
500 g flour
For the filling:
180 ml (¾ cup) cream
5 × 80 g slabs white chocolate, coarsely chopped
100 g raspberries
200 g strawberries
45 ml (3 tbsp) warm apricot jam
1. For the
pastry, cream the butter and sugar in a food processor until pale and fluffy.
While the motor is still running, add the eggs one at a time. Mix until well
incorporated. Add the flour and blend until it forms a workable dough. Cover in
plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat
the oven to 180 °C. Press the pastry into 8 heart-shaped tartlet tins and
refrigerate for 30 minutes. Blind bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and
cooked. Set aside to cool down.
3. For the
filling, bring the cream to boil in a small saucepan. Pour it over the
chocolate and stir until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Whisk
the mixture, using an electric mixer, until light and fluffy. Spoon it into the
tartlets and top with raspberries and strawberries. Brush the fruit with
apricot jam and serve.
Pongrácz Rosé is available nationwide at around R120.
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