mastic tart

Recipe-Ingrediants

Welcome to the magical world of Chios, the island of aromas and flavors! Recently, I had the opportunity to visit this earthly paradise and I brought back a very special recipe: mastic. Now, I am excited to share with you an exceptional sweet recipe that combines the delicate taste of mastic with a tart that will mesmerize you. This tart is an irresistibly attractive combination: velvety texture, aromatic poetry, and unbelievably delicious flavor. It's a chance to indulge in the enchanting world of Chios with every bite. Get ready for an unforgettable gastronomic experience that will transport you to a world filled with delightful tastes and unique surprises. Let's embark on this delightful adventure of mastic tart!

For the pastry, you will need:

• 150g butter
• 50g powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 vanilla pod
• 40g almond powder
• 250g all-purpose flour

Beat the butter and powdered sugar together, then add the egg yolk, almond powder (if you don't have almond powder, you can grind almonds in a blender), and finally the flour. Mix until you have a beautiful elastic dough. Let it rest and chill wrapped in plastic wrap for half an hour. Later, roll out the pastry and place it in a tart pan, making small holes with a fork. Pre-bake the tart shell with weights (such as beans or rice) for about 20 minutes, then remove the weights and continue baking for another 10 minutes until it turns golden brown.

For the filling, you will need:

• 250g milk
• 1 egg
• 70g sugar
• 25g butter
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered mastic from Chios