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INGREDIENTS
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM PREP. TIME: 60 MIN. COOKING TIME: 30 MIN. SERVINGS: 8 COST: LOW
CUSTARD INGREDIENTS:
4 LARGE EGG YOLKS OR 2 WHOLE
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1/2 CUP (100 gr.) GRANULATED SUGAR
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4 TBSP (50 gr.) ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
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2 CUPS (480 ml) WHOLE MILK
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1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT
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4 OZ. DARK CHOCOLATE
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1 TBSPOON UNSWEETEND CACAO
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PASTA FROLLA INGREDIENTS:
1 + 1/2 ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
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1/2 CUP GRANULATED SUGAR
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1/2 CUP UNSALTED BUTTER, SOFTENED AND CUT
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2 LARGE EGG YOLKS OR 1 WHOLE EGG
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1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT
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1 PINCH OF SALT
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RECIPE
Start preparing the pasta frolla:
In a large bowl place the flour and sugar, make a well. In center of well add butter, egg yolks, vanilla and salt.
Using hands, mix all ingredients. Make a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator.
Start the custard:
In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk with the vanilla on low heat.
In large saucepan, with wooden spatula, mix eggs and sugar. Add flour, little at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Pour the milk in the egg mixture a little at a time, stirring constantly. Place mixture on medium to low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Do not reach boil, it will curdle.
Transfer Custard in a large bowl and add the chocolate and cacao, mix until the chocolate is completely melted.
Take the pasta frolla and roll it on a floured surface, using a large round cookie cutter, cut the dough the size of muffin pans and place the dough inside. Helping yourself with a spoon, place the custard in the center and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until ready.
Enjoy these delicious Crostatine, ciao!!
In a large bowl place the flour and sugar, make a well. In center of well add butter, egg yolks, vanilla and salt.
Using hands, mix all ingredients. Make a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator.
Start the custard:
In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk with the vanilla on low heat.
In large saucepan, with wooden spatula, mix eggs and sugar. Add flour, little at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Pour the milk in the egg mixture a little at a time, stirring constantly. Place mixture on medium to low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Do not reach boil, it will curdle.
Transfer Custard in a large bowl and add the chocolate and cacao, mix until the chocolate is completely melted.
Take the pasta frolla and roll it on a floured surface, using a large round cookie cutter, cut the dough the size of muffin pans and place the dough inside. Helping yourself with a spoon, place the custard in the center and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until ready.
Enjoy these delicious Crostatine, ciao!!