Custard Tart with Wine-Poached Grapes

Sweet, citrusy custard and a nutty almond crust make a perfect backdrop for the tender poached grapes in this elegant dessert.


Custard Tart with Wine-Poached Grapes


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Ingredients
 
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For the crust
  • 3-1/2  ounces  (7 tablespoons) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; more for the panOn Sale
  • 3-3/8  ounces  (3/4 cup) unbleached all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  toasted, slivered almondsOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  table saltOn Sale
  • 1  large  egg yolk, chilledOn Sale
For the filling
  • 2  large  eggsOn Sale
  • 2  large  egg yolksOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  fresh lime juiceOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  dry white wine, preferably Sauvignon BlancOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  heavy creamOn Sale
For the topping
  • 1/2  cup  dry white wine, preferably Sauvignon BlancOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  honeyOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lime juiceOn Sale
  • 65    seedless red grapes (2-1/4 cups)On Sale

Directions
1.
Butter a 4x13 1/2-inch rectangular fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Combine the flour, almonds, sugar, and salt in a food processor and process until the almonds are finely chopped, about 40 seconds. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 15 seconds. Add the egg yolk and process until moist clumps form. With lightly floured hands, press the dough evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the prepared tart pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
2.
Position a rack in the center of the oven, put a rimmed baking sheet on the rack, and heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the crust on the heated baking sheet until light golden on the bottom and golden-brown on the edges, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
3.
In a medium heavy-duty saucepan, whisk the eggs, yolks, sugar, lime juice, and white wine until well blended. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 3 minutes. Transfer the filling to a medium bowl and let cool until warm.
4.
Whisk the cream into the filling and pour the mixture into the baked tart shell. Bake at 375 degrees F until the filling begins to slightly puff and bubble around the edges, about 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
5.
In a medium heavy-duty saucepan, boil the wine, honey, sugar, and lime juice over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a thick syrup and begins to darken slightly, 4 to 5 minutes--you should have about 1/4 cup. Reduce the heat to low, add the grapes, cover, and poach gently over low heat until tender, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the grapes to a dinner plate. Continue to boil the poaching liquid until syrupy, about 1 minute. Randomly place the grapes on top of the tart, pressing slightly into the filling. Gently brush the glaze over the grapes. Let the tart cool completely at room temperature for at least 4 hours before serving.

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