Hibiscus Curd Tartlet Bites

Delicate tortilla cups are fashioned using a scalloped edge pastry cutter to create a bite sized shell that’s seasoned with vanilla sugar and filled with rich and vibrant hibiscus curd, offering a sweet and tangy flavor profile. Fresh berries and edible flowers make a stunning finishing touch on a dessert that balances sweetness and acidity perfectly.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pre-heat convection oven to 325°F.
  2. Using a 4.5” scalloped edge round cutter to create each tart shell.
  3. Brush both sides of tortilla with melted butter, and season with vanilla sugar.
  4. Press sugared tart shell in muffin pan, crimping 4 edges and press into the bottom of pan.
  5. Bake at 325°F for about 15 minutes until shells start to brown and become crispy.
  6. Fill each tartlet shell with 1-2 tbsp. of Hibiscus Curd, and top with berries, edible flower, and mint garnish. Serve.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 cup Hibiscus blossoms, crushed
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 each Orange zest
  • 6 each Egg yolks

Directions

  1. In a sauce pot bring pomegranate juice to a boil and pour over hibiscus blossoms and let steep for 3 minutes.
  2. In a heavy bottom sauce pot whisk together sugar, zest, and egg yolks.
  3. Add in steeping pomegranate/hibiscus mixture and continuously stir until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. (Will thicken more when chilled.)
  4. Reserve under refrigeration until use up to 5 days.