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Farro Wheat Tart

Italian Spelt Tart with Vanilla Custard and Prune Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 batch of Pasta Frolla
  • 1 lb Italian Farro (spelt wheat)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 8 oz granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 batch of Pastry Cream
  • 1 lb prunes (pitted)
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 oz sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Preparation

Cook the farro in milk and sugar with a split vanilla bean until soft. Strain excess liquid. Cool.

Combine with cooled pastry cream. Roll out Pasta Frolla and line a tart mold. Fill with the cream-farro mix. Cover with another dough layer, seal and egg wash.

Chill the tart for 15 minutes. Bake at 300°F for 20-22 minutes in a convection oven.

For the sauce: simmer prunes with water, sugar, and cinnamon. Blend and strain. Reduce to a syrup and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per slice)

Calories: 310 | Fat: 12g | Carbohydrates: 45g | Sugar: 20g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 5g

Wine Pairing

Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui Rosé
A lightly sparkling wine with cherry and raspberry notes that pairs beautifully with the prune and vanilla flavors.

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